Mid-Way Podcast

Sometimes when Christians read that they are to “walk worthy” in their faith, they can be confused and discouraged. “How can I walk perfectly? How can I do this?” But, in this week’s episode, Pastor Grant Staubs & Hannah Staubs share with listeners that “walking worthy” was never and is never about perfection. It’s about living the life you’re called to live. This week’s reading: Ephesians 4-6 & 1 Thessalonians 1-2

Keep in step with the Spirit, showcase the fruit of the Spirit, and then be so grateful for the salvation and benefits you have in following Christ! These topics and more are covered in this week’s episode of The Mid-Way Podcast. Hosts Pastor Grant Staubs & Hannah Staubs passionately plead with us to not walk ahead or behind the Spirit, but right in step with Him.This week’s reading: Galatians 5-6 & Ephesians 1-3

This week on the podcast, Pastor Grant Staubs and Hannah Staubs wrap up the book of Luke and dive into Galatians, where the key word is freedom. Because Jesus is alive, we are called to live on mission and walk in the full freedom the gospel gives us. Hallelujah—we can now cry out, “Abba, Father!” Don’t miss this powerful episode celebrating the resurrection and the freedom we have in Christ!This week’s reading: Luke 24 & Galatians 1-4

Throughout His ministry, Jesus has kept His eyes fixed on Jerusalem. In this week’s episode, we see His deep desire for the city’s peace and salvation, even as the people fail to recognize who He truly is. Pastor Grant Staubs and Hannah Staubs reflect on Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion and ask: How do these events invite us to thank God for the incredible gift of salvation? Tune in for a powerful reminder of Christ’s love, even in rejection.This week’s reading: Luke 19-23

In this week’s episode, Pastor Grant Staubs and Hannah Staubs challenge listeners to consider the true cost of following Jesus—and why it’s absolutely worth it. Discipleship isn’t easy, but the relationship we gain with Christ is more valuable than anything we give up. They also highlight the essential role of prayer in our walk with God. Jesus not only calls us to follow Him, but also invites us to pray without giving up, trusting Him in all things.This week’s reading: Luke 14-18

This week on the Mid-Way Podcast, Pastor Grant Staubs and Hannah Staubs explore the powerful connection between one of Jesus’ most well-known parables and a real-life story from right here in Garner. As Jesus continues His ministry across Israel—teaching through parables and performing miraculous healings—we’re reminded that His compassion isn’t just ancient history. Tune in as we unpack how the Good Samaritan's love is still showing up today.This week’s reading: Luke 9-13

In the book of Luke, we see Jesus begin His ministry—welcoming the marginalized, healing the sick, and standing firm in the face of temptation. He is not only our King, but also the perfect man who understands our struggles without ever falling into sin. In this episode, Pastor Grant Staubs and Hannah Staubs unpack the heart of Jesus’ ministry and His invitation to each of us: Come, follow Me.This week’s reading: Luke 4-8

Jesus is coming back—Come, Lord Jesus! This week, we’re also reading about His birth. It’s powerful to reflect on both the beginning and the end: the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and the promise of His return. In today’s episode, Pastor Grant Staubs & Hannah Staubs encourage us as we read about Jesus entering the world and completing His mission on earth.This week’s reading: Revelation 21-22 & Luke 1-3

In today’s episode we are actually almost finishing the book, wrapping it up next week. So it’s going to be a lot of fun. We left off last week hearing about the 2 witnesses, the anti-trinity, and the well-known “mark of the beast” where christians will basically be marginalized by them being economically cut off from society. So that’s wild! Lets jump in to chapter 14! At the end of the world, the most important question is the God who is going to rule and reign and the end is he the one you are worshiping now? This week’s reading: Revelation 14-20

Wow! Revelation 9-13 has a lot of prophecy and symbolism that may be read as scary. But the reminder that Jesus gives us is not to fear; that He is in control, and He is showing us the steps that will take place to lead to His ultimate victory! Pastor Grant Staubs and Hannah Staubs invite readers to trust God to be in control of all things.This week’s reading: Revelation 9-13

The book of Revelation is doing many things, one of the major ones giving believers hope that God will make all things right one day. He will punish what is wrong, and he will reward those who follow him. Today, Pastor Grant Staubs and Hannah Staubs encourage Christians that their hope is in Jesus and no one else! Prayerfully read Revelation and thank God for the hope you have in Him! This week’s reading: Revelation 1-8

Loving and following God should be a life that is in the light and a life that is full of love. This week in the Mid-Way podcast, Pastor Grant Staubs and Hannah Staubs share with the Mid-Way family how Christians get to share the perfect love of Jesus to others because of the perfect love we have received. The week’s reading: 1 John 1-5

This week’s episode of the Mid-Way podcast, we finish the book of Romans with the hope that in light of all this rich theology, we are to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is our spiritual worship! Pastor Grant Staubs & Hannah Staubs share how we are to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil. This week’s reading: Romans 11-16

In this passage of Romans, we learn that nothing can separate us from the love of God, that we have no condemnation for those in Christ, and that just because we have grace, we shouldn’t sin. Pastor Grant Staubs and Hannah Staubs share that there is amazing hope in the work of Jesus. This week’s reading: Romans 6-10

The book of Romans is one of the most theologically robust books in the entire New Testament, but how does it apply to the everyday life of the believer? Through Paul’s words that he “Is not ashamed of the gospel of Christ”, believers get to see the book of Romans as an encouragement. Pastor Grant Staubs and Hannah Staubs encourage believers of the rich and full love of God. This week’s reading: Romans 1-5

The worship of Jesus is so beautifully seen in these final chapters of Mark, but we also see his death and burial. Pastor Grant Staubs & Hannah Staubs give insight to listeners about the death and resurrection of Jesus, as well as the life of a Pastor and how to protect and practice sound doctrine in the book of Titus. This week’s reading: Mark 13-16 & Titus 1-3

From miracle to miracle & the triumphal entry, Jesus’ love for people, willingness to serve, and desire to honor the Father are shown to his disciples. But are they going to respond? And who do they believe Jesus is? As the big question of the book of Mark is shown, Pastor Grant Staubs & Hannah Staubs show that the big question for the book of Mark is the big question for us: Who do you say Jesus is? This week’s reading: Mark 8-12

Jesus is on the move in the book of Mark, and His ministry is growing. How does learning about the ministry of Jesus spur us on in our faith today? Again, we see miracle after miracle showcasing and proving Jesus’ deity - and the question is are people willing to hear and believe as the passages earlier said “he who has ears to hear, let him hear.”This week’s reading: Mark 3-7

In Second Peter, Peter encourages suffering Christians to keep following Jesus, and as we read Mark, we see the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Pastor Grant Staubs & Hannah Staubs explain that both in 2 Peter and Mark want us to grow in godliness; in 2 Peter, it’s through staying faithful in suffering and Mark, faithfully following Jesus. This week’s reading: 2 Peter 1-3 & Mark 1-2

Jude and Peter were both close to Jesus, one being his half-brother and one his disciple! This week in the podcast, Pastor Grant Staubs and Hannah Staubs show us how we are not to give up amidst our sufferings! Keep the faith, and keep your faith genuine!This week’s reading: Jude & 1 Peter 1-5

Wow! The Hall of Faith! Jesus as our High Priest! Running with Endurance! And the discipline that can only come from a loving God! This week’s podcast, Pastor Grant Staubs & Hannah Staubs encourages listeners that God is a God of faith! That faith in Him is what changes everything, and our actions are the overflow of faith! Don’t miss finishing the book of Hebrews and the beautiful way this book encourages us to have faith, live by faith, and trust God in faith! This week’s reading: Hebrews 9-13

Happy Easter week! He is Risen, He is Risen indeed! Don’t miss out on celebrating our Risen Savior this Sunday! The book of Hebrews may not be a book in the Bible that you consistently go to, but Pastor Grant Staubs and Hannah Staubs challenged us this week to “not sleep on this book” but “go all in.” In a powerful sermon-style book, the book of Hebrews unpacks the beauty and majesty of Jesus as our sacrifice, Great High Priest, and the Person we are to have faith in! Don’t miss out on this impactful podcast and reading this week! This week’s reading: Hebrews 1-8Don’t let this week being eight chapters intimidate you! Take your time with each chapter and soak in the richness of Jesus’ gift of salvation to each one of us! And the power of His resurrection! 

How can believers count it all joy when life is painful? How can Christians tame the tongue when it is like a blazing fire? And how can Christians choose to pray when all of life is falling apart? The book of James answers these questions with a focus on the wisdom that can only come from God. With personal stories, Pastor Grant Staubs, Hannah Staubs, and special guest Pastor Craig Dyson evaluate the beauty of the book of James and how this book has been a catalyst for Pastor Craig’s life! This week’s reading: James 1-5

Let’s talk about joy! And a life transformed by the love of God! In this week’s episode, Pastor Grant Staubs & Hannah Staubs unpack the books of Philemon and Philippians. Where the book of Philemon challenges listeners to live radically transformed lives, the book of Philippians encourages us to be men and women who are full of joy in Jesus! Philippians shows us that Christ is our life, example, prize, and sufficiency! This week’s reading: Philemon & Philippians 1-4

The study of the book of Acts should encourage believers to love their church and willingly share the gospel! In the final episode of the book of Acts, Pastor Grant Staubs & Hannah Staubs trace Paul’s journey to Rome, where he would be on trial for the gospel of Jesus Christ. However, you will also hear of how the book of Acts ends in a cliffhanger! It’s not too late to invite someone along to read the Bible with you! Pray & ask the Lord who you should ask to join you! Text the word “FOLLOW” to 98085 to learn more about the Bible reading plan!This week’s reading: Acts 23-28

From one missionary journey to another, God continues to show his power and love to the church. As it continues to grow, there are problems left and right! This week, Pastor Grant Staubs & Hannah Staubs walk through Paul’s third missionary journey as well as his return to Jerusalem! Although this return would be good, it would also be painful. Paul is a phenomenal example to us all of a man willing to serve Jesus no matter the cost and the power of sharing your story! This week’s reading: Acts 18-22

When Christians think of the beginning of missionaries going and proclaiming the gospel, they have to think of the missionary efforts of Paul! This week, listeners will hear from Pastor Grant Staubs & Hannah Staubs as they take listeners through Paul’s first & leads into his second missionary journey!This week is a great week to start looking up a picture of Paul’s missionary journeys and follow along with a map! Following along with a map not only shows the tenacity of Paul but also the faithfulness of God to sustain him as he shares the gospel! This week’s reading: Acts 13-17

Not only can God change any heart, but he can also change a heart for eternity! In this week’s podcast, Pastor Grant Staubs & Hannah Staubs unpack the conversion of Saul, the murder of Stephen, the changes in the church through Peter, and a mild history lesson on the Herods of the Bible! This week’s reading: Acts 8-12