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Tell Me More
by First Baptist Arlington
Tell Me More is a weekly podcast hosted by Katy Reed Hodges and Luke Stehr, where they unpack the Sunday sermon with Dr. Dennis Wiles. This podcast is designed on the premise that Dr. Wiles always has more to say than can fit in a 35 minute sermon - so we have fun discussing it here each week. We hope that in listening you are educated, encouraged and more connected to the pastor and his teaching!
Episodes
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Ep. 219 - Divine Appointements
Dr. Dennis Wiles is back from Canada, and he joins Michael and Ashley Berryhill to talk about what he learned. He joined a pilot mission trip through the Ascent Movement, hosted by Canadian Baptist Ministries. The trip took the team from the Greater Toronto Area to Montreal and Quebec, where they...
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Ep. 218 - Authentic Evangelism
Katy Reed Hodges sits down with two of First Baptist Arlington's youngest and newest staff members for an all-women episode of Tell Me More. Tatum Scully is a UTA senior and our new college associate. Jaylin Harris is the first resident in the church's new Global Residency. Jaylin grew up in a…
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Ep. 217 - The Seven Signs of John's Gospel
In this episode of Tell Me More, Dr. Wiles and Luke sit down with Raphel Anzenberger, executive director of the French Baptist Union of Canada, to explore evangelism, Scripture engagement, and what the kingdom of God is doing in a highly secular context. -- Watch the sermon Here:...
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Ep. 216 - Looking For The One!
What does it look like to share your faith in everyday life? In this episode of Tell Me More from First Baptist Arlington, Dennis Wiles, Katy Reed Hodges, and Luke talk about evangelism, the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15, and why stories reach people in ways arguments often can't. Along…
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Ep. 215 - God So Loved!
What does it really mean for a church to flourish? In this episode of Tell Me More, the team sits down with Curt Grice, marking 32 years on staff at First Baptist Church Arlington, to unpack how a study-leave prayer for direction turned into a years-long journey with the Global Flourishing Study…
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Ep. 214 - Gone Fishing
It's back-to-school season at First Baptist Arlington, and there's a lot to catch up on. Kasey Fagan joins the podcast to share highlights from Family Getaway at Riverbend, including a dad teaching his son the drums during worship, volunteers keeping things running, and the sweet chaos of…
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Ep. 213 - Partnership in The Gospel
Dr. Wiles is off teaching a doctorate seminar this week, so Katy and Luke are joined in studio by college minister Connor Torrealba for a lively, laughter-filled catch-up. They reflect on the previous Sunday's celebration of Dr. Wiles' 25th anniversary at First Baptist Arlington, the packed...
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Ep. 212 - Prayer for More Believers
In this episode of Tell Me More, the hosts sit down with Dr. Dennis Wiles as First Baptist Arlington prepares to celebrate his 25th anniversary as pastor. After a lighthearted cold open about a lifelong fear of clowns and some good-natured ribbing about accents (Alabama twang meets Texas drawl),...
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Ep. 211 - Prayer For Believers
Fresh off a jam-packed Fresh Start Sunday at First Baptist Arlington, Luke Stehr, Katy, and Dr. Dennis Wiles catch up on promotion Sunday chaos, a record class of visiting students from their sister church in Korea, and a full slate of fall kickoffs, including Alpha launching this September and a...
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Ep. 210 - The Effectual Prayer of a Righteous Person
It's just Katy and Luke this week as we catch up on a whirlwind Sunday, Merge Weekend for our rising 6th graders, Big Enough for Big Church, First at First, a college mentoring lunch, and an incredible night of testimonies from our summer mission trips. We also talk about what's ahead: Fresh…
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Ep. 209 - Everything Starts With God
The full team is back together on Tell Me More, and it's a joyful reunion, Katy returns to the studio after the loss of her mother, sharing how the church's support carried her through a hard season. From there, the crew dives into everything happening as summer winds down at First Baptist: the...
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Ep. 208 - Self-Control: Joseph
In this episode of Tell Me More, Luke Stehr and Dr. Wiles catch up on a full and eventful summer — from a granddaughter's poolside birthday bash to a summer packed with missions trips, funerals, and unexpected gospel connections between students serving in Spain and Toronto. They also look ahead…
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Ep. 207 - Back Together - Gentleness
The gang's finally back together! After a jam-packed summer of camp, mission trips, and hosting friends from Jordan, the hosts reunite to catch up before diving into this week's topic: the fruit of gentleness. They kick things off with some World Cup recap — confessions of a first-time...
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Ep. 206 - Faithfulness: Mary Magdalene
Dr. Dennis Wiles is back in the studio after a study leave that turned out to be anything but restful. He and Luke catch up on a summer full of surprises, most notably, an unexpected partnership with the Jordanian government during the World Cup that brought thousands of people onto the church's...
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Ep. 205 - Goodness
This week on Tell Me More, host Katy sits down with Curt and Ashley Berryhill to unpack the fruit of the Spirit "Goodness"—the sixth stop in a nine-week series through Galatians 5:22-23. The conversation traces the word from the Hebrew tov in Genesis (where God calls His creation "good") to...
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Ep. 204 - Kindness
This week, host Michael Glenn sits down with Luke Stehr and Ashley Berryhill to unpack an incredible whirlwind of a week at the church — hosting the Kingdom of Jordan's Visit Jordan Experience during the World Cup, welcoming Jordanian dignitaries and the Jordanian ambassador to the US, and...
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Ep. 203 - Forbearance
In this episode, hosts Katy and Luke welcome Connor Torrealba, First Baptist Arlington's College Minister, to the studio. Connor recently preached on the topic of patience (or "forbearance," as Dr. Wiles originally titled it), and the conversation digs into what it really looks like to wait well,...
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Ep. 202 - Peace: Abigail
This week, host Katy is joined by Ashley and Sarah from the engagement team for an all-female episode full of real conversation. They start by getting to know Sarah — her love story, her eight years as a missionary in Slovenia, and what it's been like returning stateside to join the team. From...
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Ep. 201 - Camp @ FBCA
Camp has always been a special part of life at First Baptist Arlington, and this week’s episode celebrates the incredible ways God moved through Camp FBCA 2026. Chelsea Judkins joins the podcast to share powerful stories of life change, student leadership, and unforgettable moments from a week…
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Ep. 200 - Summer 2026 @ FBCA
In this special 200th episode of Tell Me More, Dr. Wiles and Luke celebrate the milestone by reflecting on God's faithfulness and sharing exciting updates from the life of First Baptist Arlington. They discuss a summer filled with ministry opportunities, including camps, mission trips, community...
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Ep. 199 - Pentecostal Power
Hosted by Katy Reed Hodges, Luke Stehr, and Dr. Dennis R. Wiles, this episode of Tell Me More explores the meaning and significance of Pentecost and the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church. The conversation traces Pentecost from its Old Testament roots as a festival of God’s…
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Ep. 198 - Grace for Everyone!
On this episode of Tell Me More, hosts Luke Stehr and Dr. Dennis Wiles are joined by student minister Tanner Watson to reflect on recent student milestones at First Baptist Arlington, including prom weekend, senior recognition, and the church’s deep multigenerational roots. They share excitement...
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Ep. 197 - We Can Do It!
In this episode of Tell Me More, hosts Katy Reed Hodges and Dr. Dennis R. Wiles recap a full Mother’s Day weekend at First Baptist Arlington, from baby dedications and baptisms to honoring Dr. Charles and Rosemary Wade’s 50 years of ministry. Katy shares real-life mom moments involving head…
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Ep. 196 - Filled with The Spirit!
Hosts Luke Stehr and Dr. Dennis R. Wiles welcome missionary Sarah Pursley to discuss Ephesians chapter 5 and explore how believers discern convictions that go beyond explicit biblical commands. Drawing from Dr. Wiles' sermon on the Holy Spirit, they examine why Baptists historically took stances…
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Ep. 195 - Formed for Flourishing
This week, hosts Katy Reed Hodges and Luke Stehr are joined by Curt Grice, who filled in as guest preacher this past Sunday. The conversation covers everything from Curt's daily routines (Cliff Bars, PS5 RPGs, and morning coffee with his wife Kim of 46 years) to the heart of Sunday's powerful...
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Ep. 194 - Worship!
In this episode of Tell Me More, host Katy Reed Hodges sits down with worship pastors Michael Glenn and first-time guest Aaron Tomes to explore the stories and convictions shaping worship at First Baptist Arlington. Aaron shares the powerful calling that led him into worship ministry, the unusual...
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Ep. 193 - Pentecostal People
Join hosts Katy Reed Hodges, Luke Stehr, and Dr. Dennis Wiles as they explore what it truly means to be "Pentecostal people" during the season of Eastertide. This episode tackles the big theological questions: What is Eastertide and why does it matter? How do we understand Pentecost as central to...
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Ep. 192 - He Lives!
In this special Easter episode of Tell Me More, hosts Dennis Wiles and Katy Reed Hodges reflect on a meaningful Holy Week at First Baptist Arlington, beginning with a lighthearted staff Easter egg hunt that becomes a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who made Easter worship possible. From there…
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Ep. 191 - Designed To Flourish
Join hosts Katy Reed-Hodges, Luke Stehr and Dr. Wiles as they explore the richness and profound meaning of Holy Week. In this episode, they discuss the history and traditions of Holy Week in the Christian calendar, share what Holy Week looks like at First Baptist Arlington, and dive deep into…
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Ep. 190 The Jesus Way
Here at First Baptist Arlington we are nearing the end of the Lenten season. In this episode of Tell Me More, Katy Reed Hodges and Dr. Wiles are diving into the theological and emotional depth of John 14 as they prepare for Holy Week. They explore the unique structure of John's Gospel, noting how...
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Ep. 189 - The Ascent Movement
Hosted by Katy Reed Hodges, Luke Stehr, and Dennis Wiles, this episode of Tell Me More trades the usual sermon recap for a candid reflection on their experience at Ascent. After a brief, lighthearted start about Saint Patrick’s Day, the conversation centers on what made Ascent so meaningful: deep...
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Ep. 188 - Encounter Weekend Special
Join Chelsea Judkins, Tanner Watson and Brian Sepulveda as they talk all things Encounter Weekend, FBCA and more.
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Ep. 187 - Bread from Heaven
Katy Reed Hodges and Curt Grice kick off this week’s Tell Me More with a lively (and very un-scripted) conversation about Ash Wednesday—why it matters, how FBCA prepares the ashes, and what it means to practice repentance in a way that’s thoughtful, Baptist, and deeply formative (including a…
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Ep. 186 - The Word Of God
It’s a busy season at First Baptist Arlington—and you don’t want to miss what’s coming. In this episode of Tell Me More, Katy Reed Hodges, Luke, and Dr. Wiles walk through what’s happening in the life of our church over the next few weeks, from the preschool playground grand opening and midweek...
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Ep. 185 - Faithful Witness
In this episode of Tell Me More, hosts Dr. Wiles, Katy Reed Hodges, and Luke Stehr reflect on what it looks like to faithfully shepherd a church family in a season marked by both grief and gratitude—sharing updates on recent funerals and the lay leaders who help care so well for First Baptist...
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Ep. 184 - Worship God!
Dr. Wiles is back from Rome—and this week’s episode is part travel debrief, part church-life update, and part deep dive into worship. The team swaps stories about jet lag, Super Bowl naps, and the behind-the-scenes “moose-level” logistics of leading a church pilgrimage through Rome. Along the…
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Ep. 183 - True Confession
With Dr. Wiles in Rome, Katy and Luke welcome Bud Houston, a First Baptist Arlington member who works with the Joshua Project maintaining data on unreached people groups worldwide. Bud, a former automotive technician with seven children (expecting an eighth named Conrad), previously worked with...
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Ep. 182 - Ice Day 2026
Join hosts Katy Reed Hodges, Dr. Dennis Wiles, and Luke Stehr for a special remote edition of Tell Me More, recorded during an ice storm that shut down the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Broadcasting from their separate homes (all within a 5-mile radius), the team shares candid stories about weathering...
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Ep. 181 - Radical Obedience
This week on Tell Me More, Katy, Luke, and Dennis dive into one of the Bible’s most challenging passages: Genesis 22 and the story of Abraham being asked to sacrifice Isaac. Together, they wrestle honestly with the realities of suffering, testing, and the mystery of God’s ways—exploring how…
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Ep. 180 - Path To Life
The Tell Me More crew kicks off a new semester at First Baptist Arlington with Luke back in the studio, a fresh staff structure, and a renewed focus on “the path of life”—the narrow road of discipleship to Jesus. After some light banter and life updates (including a whale-watching trip to…
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Ep. 179 Designed to Flourish!
First Baptist Arlington, hosts Katy Reed Hodges and Dr. Dennis Wiles gather around the mic to unpack Flourishing. In this episode, the team reflects on the first Sunday of New Year and Dr. Wiles’ sermon, Designed to Flourish! -by discussing their theme of "flourishing together" and their upcoming...
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Ep. 177 Now and Not Yet!
In this episode of Tell Me More, guest host Ryan Chandler introduces the episode, filling in for the usual host, Katie Reed Hodges. He is joined by Tanner Watson (filling in for Luke Stehr) and Dr. Dennis Wiles. The trio briefly touches on the day's agenda: Sharing their favorite Michael W. Smith...
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Ep. 176 - Identity Gift
In this episode of Tell Me More, hosts Katy Reed Hodges and Luke Stehr are joined by Dr. Dennis Wiles for a rich and encouraging conversation about the life of our church and the ways God is moving among us this Advent season. The discussion begins with reflections on the Advent program from the...
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Ep. 175 - Born The King, Ne’er a Prince!
This week on Tell Me More, hosts Katy Reed Hodges, Luke Stehr, and Dr. Dennis Wiles celebrate a major milestone—175 episodes of conversations, curiosity, and community! The trio takes a moment to look back on the history of the podcast, remembering its early days, how it has grown, and the...
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Ep. 174 - Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus!
As we enter the Advent season at First Baptist Arlington, hosts Katy Reed Hodges, Luke Stehr, and Dr. Dennis Wiles gather around the mic to unpack the hope-filled beginning of our 2025 Advent theme: The King! In this episode, the team reflects on the first Sunday of Advent and Dr. Wiles’ sermon,...
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Ep. 173 - Special Guest: Cindy Wiles
In this special Cindy Wiles edition of Tell Me More, Katy Reed Hodges sits down with Dr. Dennis Wiles and Cindy Wiles for a warm, funny, and deeply encouraging conversation. They look back on an incredible Engagement Month at First Baptist Arlington—celebrating Ascent, global partnerships, kids’...
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Ep. 172 - The Engaged Church
This week on Tell Me More, we welcome a dynamic duo—Curt Grice and Luke Stehr—for a thoughtful and energizing conversation about Sunday’s sermon, “The Engaged Church.” Drawing from Acts 11:19–30 and 13:1–3, Curt and Luke unpack what it means for the Church to live as God’s global community—His…
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Ep. 171 - The Growing Church
In this week’s episode of Tell Me More, host Ryan Chandler sits down with Dr. Dennis R. Wiles and Ashley Berryhill to talk about Engagement Month at First Baptist Church of Arlington — a season that celebrates living as a sent people. Together they discuss what it means to live missionally every...
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Ep. 170 - The Wide, Wild World
It’s Engagement Month at FBCA, and the team goes deep on what “everyone to everywhere” actually looks like. Luke, Katy, and Dr. Wiles swap stories from Sunday’s multi-language communion (Arabic, Spanish, English), celebrate a campus bursting with nations and flags, and spotlight the...
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Tell Me More is a weekly podcast hosted by Katy Reed Hodges and Luke Stehr, where they unpack the Sunday sermon with Dr. Dennis Wiles. This podcast is designed on the premise that Dr. Wiles always has more to say than can fit in a 35 minute sermon - so we have fun discussing it here each week. We hope that in listening you are educated, encouraged and more connected to the pastor and his teaching!
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Tell Me More is a weekly podcast hosted by Katy Reed Hodges and Luke Stehr, where they unpack the Sunday sermon with Dr. Dennis Wiles. This podcast is designed on the premise that Dr. Wiles always has more to say than can fit in a 35 minute sermon - so we have fun discussing it here each week. We...
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