Small Facts

In a random conversation I had with a friend, they asked, "Who is Mark? Like, more than just the guy who wrote that gospel book, who WAS Mark?" So I figured I would make an episode out of the study I did to get her that answer!

Welcome to Season 6! On today's episode, we will completely cover Adam. If you like the episode, make sure to share it!

Today we close out season 5 with the Parable of Hidden Treasure.Takeaways:Kingdom of Heaven is a security deposit.Give up your old life.

Today, we finish the Parable of the Weeds.Takeaways:Know your field.Grow among weeds.We WILL be gathered.

Today we cover the first part of the parable of the weeds.Takeaways:The Lamb will conquer any kingdom.The enemy will try to thwart your works.Gospel seeds will grow.

Today we finish the parable of the sower.Takeaways: Keep the gospel simple and relatable.Know more than the Bible; know Jesus.Jesus does the healing and it's free.

Today we cover the first half of the Parable of the Sower.Takeaways:Share Like JesusAim The SeedGive The Seed Good SoilEndure The ThornsMultiply The Seed

This is the first episode of Season 5! In today's episode, we explore Jesus' illustration of The Light of The World in Matthew 5.Takeaways:Be VisibleLight More LampsGlorify The Father

Pastor Devan Downard and myself sit down to talk about Christians and their involvement in the government in this Small Talk.

This week, we finish the story of Hagar as she wanders in the wilderness.Takeaways:God Can Do The ImpossibleGod Isn't Plotting Your DestructionOpen Your Eyes To God

This week, we see how Abraham and Sarah handle Ishmael laughing at Isaac.Takeaways:Look where God is movingLook at what God has already told youAre you really trusting God?

This week we see Hagar conclude her encounter with the angel. We then jump ahead to Chapter 21 to begin unfolding a new development between her and Sarah.Takeaways:Don't skip the "small parts" of scripture. God is always shaping you.

In today's episode, we observe the encounter between Hagar and the angel of the Lord.*EDIT* I made a mistake saying that we no not see anymore lineage of the Ishmaelites after chapter 16; we do indeed see it in chapter 25. I edited the audio file to fix this. If your podcast app has not updated the audio file, I hope you find this note. Takeaways-God Sees YouGospel Plus NothingPraise God's Goodness

This week we see Hagar fleeing through the desert, when she comes to a place of rest. There, she is confronted by an angel of the Lord.Takeaways:God Won't Let You Stray Too FarLet God Rescue YouGod Has It All Planned Out

We kick off Season 4 in Genesis 16, exploring the story of Hagar.Takeaways-You Can't Blame GodGod Delivers On His PromisesYour Actions Have Consequences

My wife and I sit down to discuss what we believe, through the study of scripture, a Godly marriage is.

This week we close out Acts 8 and Season 3 with the interaction between Philip and the eunuch.Takeaways;Scripture is all about JesusAlways Share JesusSubmit your life to Jesus

We meet the Ethiopian eunuch and see how the Lord guides Philip in talking with him.Take-aways:Share EverywhereBuild Your BrothersIt’s All About The Gospel

Peter and John pay a visit to Samaria to see the work of Philip. They bring the Holy Spirit with them and Simon wants the gift too.Take-aways:Pray for peopleGrow peopleLive life on mission.

This week we meet Simon and see Philip preach the gospel.Take-aways:Don’t let the world blind you.Leave it to the Spirit.Share, baptize, and disciple.Enter into God’s grace.

We begin the story of Philip in Acts 8!Take-aways:TrustObeySee The Fruit

Danny Donato and I sit down to take a Kingdom view at the importance of gathering in a world that is growing apart from one another.

We wrap up the story of Deborah in chapter 4 of Judges, with the defeat of Sisera.Takeaways-Be hospitable.Keep your composure.Ride out the storm. 

This week we see Barak defeat Sisera's army at the River Kishon.Takeaways-Get to Know Your PeopleThe Battle Belongs to GodTrust God’s Bizarre Plans

Barak and Deborah finalize their plans in this weeks episode.Takeaways-God is Always WorkingKnow How to LeadGod Has Placed You

In today's episode, we see Deborah develop the plan to answer the cries of Israel.Takeaways-Cry out to GodDitch your doubtsPut in work

This episode kicks off Season 2! We begin reading the story of Deborah in Judges 4.Takeaways-Seek Godly LeadersCount Trials as Joy

Amy Ralls and myself sit down and talk about mental health complications with a kingdom mindset. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please get help. You are never alone. 

We end the story of Naaman, with Gehazi coming home and confronting Elisha.Takeaways-Don’t let sin snowball.Convict, not condemn.

Elisha respectfully declines Naaman's gifts, but his servant, Gehazi, wants a little something.Takeaways:Watch out for wolves and becoming one.Be generous, but use discernment.

In today's episode, we start in verse 15. Naaman has just been healed and wants to give Elisha a gift for his works.Takeaways:Lean on God when tempted.Our rewards aren’t on earth.You have to be all in with Christ.Rest on your trust in God.

In today's episode, we see Naaman go to the Jordan and be healed by the grace of God.Takeaways:Encourage others in seeing clearly.Give God his due glory.Let God’s grace change your heart.

Today we read verses 5-12, Naaman arrives in Israel.Take-aways:Don’t assume the worst.You’re on God’s team.Show humility.

We begin the story of Naaman by reading the first five verses of the chapter. Take-aways:Our flesh can and will fail us.God is at work when we don’t see it.Humble yourself.God’s gifts can take time and effort.

An introduction to the series! This episode describes what to expect and when you can hear it.