King's Way Podcast
by King's Way Christian Church
Welcome to the King's Way Podcast—your gateway to exploring faith, theology, and the world around us. From timely conversations about current events and hot-button issues to insightful reflections on biblical texts, our mission is simple: we want to create a welcoming space for believers and seekers alike to engage with important topics, learn, challenge each other, and grow into people who look like Jesus. The conversations are led by Trevor and Ryan, two avid learners who love their local church and have dedicated their lives to serving it. Tune in and join the conversation!
Episodes
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269: Responding to Dr. Todd Phillips 8 Reasons for Leaving Christianity
Everyday across the world, people are joining the Christian faith and people are leaving. What is less common is a pastor completely leaving the Christian faith on intellectual grounds without some big public moral failure guiding them away. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan respond to...
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268: How Our Hands Lead Our Hearts
"You may not be able to command your heart, but you can command your arms." - Eugene Peterson, quoted in What Grows In Weary Lands by Tish Harrison Warren Physical posture and spiritual posture are deeply connected. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan unpack this claim, talking through the...
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267: Verse of the Day | Ruth 1.16
We're back with another Verse of the Day episode! In these episodes, our hosts discuss YouVersion's Verse of the Day (from the Bible App) with little to no warning on what it is.In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about this pivotal Old Testament verse, covering it's content, context, and how…
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266: Introduction to the Book of Exodus
If we said everything we found out about each section of Exodus when we preached it on Sunday, our services would be wrapping up on Tuesday. To save you from that, we're putting that extra research and information into episodes like these! In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to talk through...
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265: GO Ministries Mission Trip Stories
We just took our first group to visit our mission partners in the Dominican Republic–GO Ministries! In this episode, Ryan is joined by Meghan (who also went on this trip) to talk through their experiences, explain the scope of GO Ministries, and tell stories about people they met over there. Join...
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264: Answering a Subscriber's Questions, Pt. 1
We asked our subscribers to send in questions for us to answer on camera, and one subscriber went above and beyond! In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to answer all of the questions of one of our subscribers. If you would like to have us answer your questions, comment them under this…
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263: Verse of the Day | 2 Peter 1.3
We're back with another verse of the day episode! In these episodes, our hosts discuss YouVersion's Verse of the Day (from the Bible App) with little to no warning on what it is. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about the introduction of 2 Peter, covering the origin and authorship of the…
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262: Brian Guan's Conversion to Christianity
**This episode contains explicit language** Of all the things that could go viral this week, a YouTuber's conversion to Christianity was one of the largest. After pretending to be a Christian for 20 days, Brian Guan says he "can't pretend anymore" and confesses Jesus as his Lord and Savior. In…
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261: The Psalms and Christian Spirituality
If Jesus is the most important part of the Christian faith and we find him in the Gospels and the New Testament, why would we ever go back to the Old Testament? What could something so subjective as Old Testament poetry have to do with our faith today?In this episode, Trevor and Ryan have a...
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260: What Makes Church Services Good or Bad?
"Church was good today." "I just don't feel fed here." "Certain parts of church makes me feel awkward, so I might look for a new church." "I don't feel convicted most Sundays like I did at my last church." In a world where everything is open to the court of public opinion, what actually makes a...
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259: The Bible & Women in Ministry
Women should be silent during the church meetings. It is not proper for them to speak. They should be submissive, just as the law says. If they have any questions, they should ask their husbands at home, for it is improper for women to speak in church meetings. (1 Corinthians 14:34-35) In our…
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258: Book Review of 15 New Testament Words of Life
This has been the defining book of the summer at King's Way, as we've been preaching from the topics and content found in the book this whole time! If you want a peek behind the hood of what has made these sermons tick (or even if you just might like the book), this episode is for you!In this...
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257: Verse of the Day | Psalm 34:18
We're back with another verse of the day episode! In these episodes, our hosts discuss YouVersion's Verse of the Day (from the Bible App) with little to no warning on what it is. In this episode, Trevor and Bailey talk about Psalm 34:18, talking about the contents before and after it, the role of...
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256: Meet Bailey!
For a short time, Bailey is joining the staff of King's Way as our worship intern! In this episode, Ryan sits down and interviews Bailey with all the hard-hitting questions a seasoned journalist would ask–questions about her family background, her faith journey, and her favorite Pokémon. Whether…
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255: The Apostles' Creed
This last week Ryan preached a faith-foundation check-up sermon that led to the introduction of the Apostles' Creed as a spiritual practice for our church. To give more space to talk about it, Trevor and Ryan had a conversation on the podcast, giving historical background, language and content...
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254: Bookclub Review of The Insanity of God
Welcome to our next episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. Whether or not you've read it, welcome to the club!In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about…
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253: Verse of the Day | Acts 2.38
We're back with another Verse of the Day episode! In these episodes, Trevor and Ryan discuss YouVersion's Verse of the Day (from the Bible App) with little to no warning on what it is.In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about Acts 2:38, covering a range of the responsibilities of the Holy…
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252: The Resurrection
In the world of Christian video content on social media, one of the most popular kinds is content defending the Christian faith, especially on college campuses. When skilled practitioners take on the task of defending the faith in public, you hear them continually steer the conversation to the...
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251: Bookclub Review of Surprised By Hope
Welcome to our next episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. Whether or not you've read it, welcome to the club! What do you know about life after death? How...
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250: Anonymous Hot Takes
We're 250 episodes in, and we're not done yet!For our semiquincentennial episode, Trevor and Ryan answer the anonymous hot takes of the King's Way Staff, debating whose they are and what the take is worth.Join the conversation by letting us know your own hot take in the comments!Anonymous Hot…
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249: Bookclub Review of All Is Grace
Welcome to our next episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. Whether or not you've read it, welcome to the club! In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about...
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248: Bookclub Review of You Are Not Your Own
Welcome to our first episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club for 2026! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club!In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk...
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247: Christian Political Engagement & When To Break The Law (Politics Pt. 2)
**If you haven't watched our previous episode, stop and do that before continuing to this one!**In continuation from last week's episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to talk more extensively about the New Testament's view of political engagement, including the purpose and message of passages about...
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246: Jesus, Politics, and the Algorithm
If you're reading this, it's because of the algorithm. In it we live, move, and breathe.In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to talk about the coercive force that the powers in the world want to exercise over political power and people's perception of it. The conversation ranges from the...
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245: Worship In Spirit And Truth (John 4)
A time is coming and has now come when the algorithm is looking for viewers who will watch this episode in Spirit and Truth. What does that even mean? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about the story of the Samaritan woman at the well found in John 4, covering the relevant historical...
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244: Two Views on Speaking In Tongues
This episode is one of a kind–our two cohosts do not agree on this episode's topic. You're not going to want to miss it! In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to talk about speaking in tongues, discussing what it can and cannot biblically be, some of the possible interpretations of the…
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243: Romans 1-6 Recap!
**DON'T MISS our January selection for the KWP Book Club: You Are Not Your Own by Alan Noble.** Did you stop reading Romans at or after chapter 6 and need a refresher? Then do we have an episode for you!!To prepare for our church's return to our series through Romans, Trevor and Ryan recap the...
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242: 2025 Recap!
After viewing our Spotify Wrapped recaps for 2025 (and how they were taken over by events or family members), Trevor and Ryan wanted to get a 2025 recap right! Join them as they talk about the milestones and notable moments from the podcast, the church, and their own personal lives. Let us know…
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241: Verse of the Day | Hebrews 12.2
We're back with another Verse of the Day episode! In these episodes, Trevor and Ryan discuss YouVersion's Verse of the Day (from the Bible App) with little to no warning on what it is, although Trevor cheated this time. In today's episode, the guys talk about Hebrews 12:2, covering its…
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240: KWP Bookclub Review of Gilead.
"Sometimes I have loved the peacefulness of an ordinary Sunday. It is like standing in a newly planted garden after a warm rain. You can feel the silent and invisible life." Welcome to our final episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club for 2025! If you haven't already read the book we're...
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239: Building A Biblically Accurate Nativity Scene
Have you ever wondered how accurate the nativity scenes are that you see at Christmas time? Is there anything in the Christmas story that people just look over? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk through the different accounts on the story of Jesus' birth, piecing together a central narrative...
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238: What Makes A Denomination Not Christian? Denominations, pt. 3
If you haven't watched parts 1 and 2, go back and check them out! You're going to need to it understand the foundation of what we're talking about and many of the references we make in this episode.In part 3 of our discussion of Christian Denominations, Trevor and Ryan talk through what...
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237: How Did We Get So Many Kinds Of Churches So Quickly? Denominations Explained, pt. 2
If you haven't watched part 1, go back and check it out! You're going to need to it understand the foundation of what we're talking about and many of the references we make in this episode.In part 2 of our discussion of Christian Denominations, Trevor and Ryan talk through the denominations that...
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236: Why Do Churches Have Funny Names? Denominations Explained, pt.1
As some of you know, the King's Way Podcast is a product of King's Way Christian Church...but why is this church named that? Isn't it redundant to say "Christian" and "Church" in the same name? Other churches don't have both of those words in their name, and they're still Christians. Does King's...
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235: KWP Bookclub Review of Strange Religion
Welcome to another episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club! In this episode, Trevor and Ryan discuss a good,...
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234: Is the World Going to Hell in a Handbasket or Heaven in a Tote Bag?
The world is getting more wicked and corrupt by the day. How do we know that? The news, our lived experiences, and the fact that God says so in the Bible...or does He? In this episode of the King's Way Podcast, Trevor and Ryan have a conversation about the trajectory of the world according to the...
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233: Mentorship as Modern Discipleship
In 1997, Fred Rogers took ten seconds of his time during an Emmy acceptance speech to sit in silence with the audience and think of the people who helped us become who we are today. In a powerful moment of reflection, the entire audience for the daytime Emmy's was drawn to meditate on the power…
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232: Sunday Study Hall | Romans 3.27-5.5
Welcome back to another episode of our Sunday Study Hall series! Don't worry–even if you missed the sermon on Sunday (like Ryan did this week), the point of this series is to dive deeper into the contents of the select Bible passage. If you love the Bible or are curious about it, you'll fit right...
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231: Bookclub Review of 'Your Future Self Will Thank You'
Welcome to another episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club! In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk through a book...
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230: Sunday Study Hall | Romans 1.18-2.4
Welcome back!In our first installment of the Sunday Study Hall to our series through the book of Romans, Trevor and Ryan tackle some really difficult topics in the latter half of Romans chapter 1, including how everyone is in trouble and needs God's saving and mercy, God's passive wrath, and...
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229: The Bible Character Fantasy Draft!
Have you ever wondered which Bible character would be a first round draft pick? How about which character you would want to help you fight off a galactic invasion? Don’t worry, we have you covered. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan come up with their definitive lists of which Bible characters…
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228: Frank v. Asbury and the Ministry of Reconciliation
BREAKING NEWS: Two Christian music artists post content, feel misunderstood, and reconcile their differences like mature adults. If you don't know this story (which is very specific to the past couple of weeks), don't worry! Trevor and Ryan rehash the details of the story so far, discuss the...
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227: Bookclub Review of The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis
Welcome to another episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club! In this episode, Ryan tells Trevor all about The…
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226: Hot Summer Hot Takes (Round 2)
Do you need a glass of ice cold lemonade on a hot summer day? No, you need some hot summer hot takes. In this episode, Trevor asks Ryan his opinion on a series of 'hot takes' style questions. Does music sound better on vinyl? Are air fryers or root beer overrated? Join the conversation with your...
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225: Verse of the Day | Joshua 1.8
We're back with another verse of the day! In this episode, Trevor and Ryan break down the meaning, the context, and the application of a book in the Old Testament that raises more questions than it answers. Jump in the comments and let us know what you thought!
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224: The Power and Purpose of Music
"But through it all, when there was doubt, I ate it up and spit it out. I faced it all, and I stood tall, and did it my way" "Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world. She took the midnight train going anywhere." "'Cause baby now we got bad blood, you know we used to be mad love." If you...
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223: What's Preaching All About?
This episode is for EVERYONE! While most listeners probably haven't preached much if ever, if you're a committed christian, you've sat through years of sermons in church. What makes a sermon good? What's the right kind of thing to preach about? What's off limits? What does the Bible say about...
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222: The Superman (and DC) Episode
"It's a bird!" "It's a plane!" "It's another superhero movie!" With Superman (2025) coming to theaters in the past week, Trevor and Ryan sit down to review the movie as well as DC in general. Their conversation ranges from how well this Superman movie did in comparison to other live-action...
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221: Mind Benders
If you replace one board on a ship, is it still the same ship? If you end up replacing every board on that ship, is it still the same ship? If you take the old boards and rebuild the original ship, what does that make the new ship? This is just one of the questions we are asking in this...
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220: The Coffee Episode
"What's an americano?" "Do you want light or dark coffee?" Hurry up! There's a whole line of grumpy people waiting behind you! If you're anything like us, caffeine plays a significant part in your life, but of all the caffeinated beverages, coffee seems to have the biggest learning curve. Whether...
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Welcome to the King's Way Podcast—your gateway to exploring faith, theology, and the world around us. From timely conversations about current events and hot-button issues to insightful reflections on biblical texts, our mission is simple: we want to create a welcoming space for believers and seekers alike to engage with important topics, learn, challenge each other, and grow into people who look like Jesus. The conversations are led by Trevor and Ryan, two avid learners who love their local church and have dedicated their lives to serving it. Tune in and join the conversation!
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