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Kyle Kelley brings the Word this week as the foundations series begins to wrap up. While the Bible and Community in many ways are about what we do in the comfort of our own building, it is foundational as a Christian to live on mission outside our building. What does that actually mean? Why is that important? How do we actually do that? All that and more in this weeks sermon, foundations, missions. Speaker:

Kyle and Jacob continue digging into the topic of missional living in the Christian life. Tune in to hear more about Kyle's journey and powerfully unique experience with overseas missions work, as well as just how big of a need there is for the church to be the hands and feet of Christ in a broken world. Speaker:

Danny and Jacob kick off the year talking more about kickoff season as a whole before keying in on the first message of the fall series titled, "Foundations." The series talks about the foundations of The Salt Company and Christian life as a whole, and the first stop in the series focuses on the need for deep fellowship and community with those who will help guide you to be more like Christ in your everyday life. Speaker:

Danny and Jacob unpack the historical evidence for why we believe the Bible is true and trustworthy before talking more about how we should read our Bibles. What is the overarching story of all of Scripture, how do we read it the right way, what if I don't understand something? All that and more on this weeks episode of Salt Company, Beyond the Message. Previous sermon on the evidence for the Bible:  Essentials: Bible 2024 - Jacob Abbas Gospel Coalition article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-story-and-message-of-the-bible/  Speaker:

We all want friendship. We all want to be known, loved, and wanted. But the people we surround ourselves with will shape the direction of our lives. The question isn’t whether you’ll have community. It’s what kind of community you’ll build your life around. In this message, we look at why our closest friends need to be Christian friends: friends who will give us grace when we fail, challenge us when we drift, and relentlessly point us back to Jesus. Because we weren’t made to walk through life alone, and the right friends won’t just make life more enjoyable. They’ll help you find your strength in God. Speaker: Danny Daugherty

Danny Daugherty and Jacob Abbas talk about the life of Abraham and dig a little deeper into the roots of the story and the Gospel implications that Abraham's life has for us today. Speaker:

Danny closes out the summer casting a vision for what a life of the beatitudes looks like. Specifically for college students dispersing for the upcoming fall, what does it look like to be salt and light, and what could God do with a group of young people on fire to see God move? Speaker:

What are you holding onto that God is asking you to surrender? Abraham's story is more than a remarkable display of faith—it's a powerful witness to the greater story of God's redemption. As Abraham lays everything on the altar, we see a glimpse of the Father's love, the promised Lamb, and the God who always provides. Join us as we discover how trusting God's promises leads to radical surrender, and why the cry of every believer's life should be: "Worthy is the Lamb." Speaker: Jacob Abbas

Danny brings the Word as he continues the "Witnesses" series looking at the man who reclaimed a love for God's Word in the nation of Isreal and demanded radical repentance. The result? Spiritual revival for God's people. How can we fight for that same revival today? Speaker: Danny Daugherty

Danny Daugherty kicks off the second and final series of the summer at Salt CR 2026. He begins a series called "Witnesses" looking at the heroes of the faith who have witnessed to the world that the God of the Bible is the one true God, and He can be known through His Word. Listen in as Danny opens up to Exodus to see the account of the man through whom God parted the see and led his people out of Egypt, Moses. Speaker: Danny Daugherty

Danny Daugherty and Riley Bee talk more about our first "witness" of the summer, Moses! Speaker: Danny Daugherty and Riley Bee

Riley and Jacob dive into the exclusivity of the Gospel in that it is only through the one man, Jesus Christ, that you can be reconciled to God. Yet, this is incredibly good news when we realize that there IS A WAY! What does this mean for us today, and how do we live this out as a college ministry? All that and more, on this weeks edition of Salt Company, beyond the message. Speaker:

Riley Bee takes on the topic of salvation being found in just one place. The name and Gospel of Jesus Christ. Could it be that there is really only one way for people to be reconciled to God? What happens to those who don't hear? How do we, as Christians, respond to the necessity of Christ being proclaimed in order for people to be saved? Speaker: Riley Bee

Jordan Howell returns to Salt Company in Cedar Rapids to address a question that our culture is wildly confused and divided by. Why does God care about my sexuality? Jordan dives into the origin of mankind, God's design and purpose for us, and how we are to live in light of God's design for His glory. Speaker:

Danny and Jacob dig further into the importance of God's design of sexuality for His people. We live in a sexualized culture, and that has bled into the church. How do we see our sexuality as God sees it? As a way to glorify Him and more deeply enjoy His ways? Listen in for that an more on this weeks episode of Salt Company - Beyond the Message Speaker:

Kyle Kelley continues the "Can I Ask That?" series talking about the tension between living in freedom and being obedient to the commands of God. What really is freedom? Where do we find it? Kyle uses Romans chapter 6 to shed light on a topic that lies at the heart of the Christian. Speaker: Kyle Kelley

Kyle and Jacob dig deeper into the meaning and experience of true freedom for the Christian. What is the beauty behind a Christian not just casting off restraints, but embracing the right ones? What is the point, and how do restraints coincide with freedom? Speaker:

Danny and Jacob break down Danny's sermon from the week talking about the relevance of Scripture and the importance of seeing how the Bible today still speaks into all of life. Listen in to hear how the Bible is not only true, but relevant and beautiful for both Danny and Jacob, and how you can start to see it as such alongside them. Speaker: Danny Daugherty and Jacob Abbas

Danny and Jacob dig more deeply into the evidence for God as they open up their summer series "Can I ask that?" Designed to equip and empower students to ask the questions that can go unsaid. Speaker:

The Christian life isn’t about trying harder it’s about fixing your eyes on Jesus. When you see Him clearly as the One who started your faith sustains it and endured the cross for joy you’ll find the strength to endure and a joy far greater than anything you leave behind. Speaker: Danny Daugherty

Welcome back to The Salt Company Beyond the Message podcast, helping you look more like salt and light in everyday life. This week, Caleb Moody joins us to talk about how Veritas Cafe is creating space for discipleship and gospel conversations, plus we dive into endurance in the Christian life and a big listener question on sola scriptura, what it is and why it matters. Resources: How did we get the Bible? Speaker:

Show moreShow less The Christian life can feel exhausting you keep fighting sin, trying to grow, and still wonder, “Is this even worth it?” This message walks through Hebrews 12 and reminds us that we’re not running a sprint, but a marathon that requires endurance learning to both hold on to Jesus and keep moving forward, trusting that the race is hard but the finish line is worth it. Speaker: Jacob Abbas

Kyle and Jacob unpack what it really means to lay aside distractions and sin, wrestle with what “good gifts” actually are, and expose how easily we drift into comfort over Christ. If you’ve felt stuck, distracted, or just going through the motions, this conversation will challenge you to wake up, refocus, and run the race with purpose. Speaker:

You’re not burned out you’ve drifted. Not running from God just slowly forgetting Him. Settling for a distracted, half awake faith while clutching things that are quietly killing your hunger for Him. But the cross wasn’t casual Jesus didn’t bleed so you could coast. It cost everything to save you so why are you giving Him leftovers? Drop the weight. Kill the sin. Wake up. This race isn’t about starting strong it’s about finishing with your whole life fully His. Speaker: Kyle Kelley

In this episode, Jacob and Danny reflect on rhythms that keep our faith alive, from worship and time in creation to the often overlooked practice of fasting. They unpack how these habits train our hearts to hunger for God and help us stay anchored in Him beyond emotional highs. Speaker:

When faith starts to feel like “senioritis,” it’s easy to grow weary, distracted, and tempted to give up. But Hebrews 12 reminds us that we’re not running alone, we’re surrounded by a “great cloud of witnesses,” ordinary people who endured, kept going, and finished the race. This message calls us to keep running with endurance, fixing our eyes on Jesus and remembering that the race is hard and long, but it is absolutely worth it. Speaker: Danny Daugherty

God isn’t just holy, He’s holy, holy, holy. In Book of Isaiah 6, we see how encountering God’s holiness exposes our unworthiness but also reveals the cleansing grace of Jesus Christ. When we truly see God for who He is, the only response left is surrender: “Here I am, Lord, send me.” Speaker: Jacob Abbas

God’s holiness is a consuming fire it either purifies or it destroys, and the only way to stand before a holy God is to be washed and made clean through Jesus Christ. In this episode of The Salt Company: Beyond the Message we reflect on the holiness of God, why His attributes matter for everyday life, and how knowing Him brings stability, trust, and awe. We also talk about approaching spring break with intentional rhythms so you come back more in love with Jesus than when you left. Speaker:

Jacob and Danny dive deeper into last night’s sermon, exploring the attribute of God’s all-knowing nature. Speaker:

What do you do when life confronts you with questions you can’t answer? When tragedy strikes, the future feels uncertain, and God’s ways don’t make sense? The gap between what we know and what we wish we knew can leave us anxious, angry, and exhausted. But Scripture offers a stunning truth: peace was never meant to come from knowing everything, it comes from knowing and trusting the all-knowing, all-wise God. Speaker: Danny Daugherty

On this episode of the Salt Company Beyond the Message podcast, Danny sits down with Jacob to talk about God’s omnipotence and what it means for real life. If God truly has all authority and power, how should that shape the way we pray, fight sin, and share the gospel? Be challenged to trust a bigger God and live with bold, expectant faith. Speaker:

Feel like your faith is stuck in first gear, working hard but going nowhere? This message confronts your small view of God and calls you to trust His omnipotent power for bold evangelism, real victory over sin, and prayers that actually shake things. Stop striving in your own strength and start living like the power of God is real. Speaker: Jacob Abbas

If God is everywhere, why do we live like He’s not watching? This episode confronts our quiet compromises, our spiritual numbness, and the idols we baptize as blessings. Stop settling for a manageable God and learn what it means to actually live before His face. Speaker:

God is not small, distant, or optional. He is fully present everywhere, always. That means there is no hiding from Him, but also no place where His presence cannot fuel your holiness and courage. Through Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us, His presence becomes not your greatest fear, but your greatest strength. Speaker: Danny Daugherty

This week on Salt Company Beyond the Message, Jacob and Kyle tackle God’s sovereignty, predestination, and the tension between human responsibility and divine control. From 1 Samuel 15 to Romans 9, they wrestle with big questions and why not fully understanding God might be the point. Speaker:

What comes to your mind when you think about God? A.W. Tozer said it is the most important thing about you. In this new series on the attributes of God, we are taking the blindfold off, like standing at the base of Mount Everest in awe, to behold the greatness of the God we actually serve, not one shaped by culture or preference. Week one reminds us that God is unchanging. His nature, character, and promises do not shift. And that is not just theology, it is security. If God does not change, then His love does not fade, His justice does not waver, and His salvation does not slip. A big view of God changes everything, and it starts here. Speaker: Jacob Abbas

In this episode, Jacob and Kyle go deeper into the sermon on marriage, unpacking biblical expectations, unity, and what it looks like to fight against building your own kingdom. From singleness to marriage, the conversation explores loving God first, faithful obedience, and how the gospel reshapes the way we view relationships. Speaker:

Marriage isn’t bliss it’s a battleground for worship. This message reframes marriage as a picture of the gospel and calls us to see God as the true prize so we can love our spouse from joy not fantasy. Speaker: Matt Thede

In this episode, Danny and Jacob go deeper into the dating sermon from the Relationships series, unpacking wisdom from Proverbs and what it looks like to pursue dating with intentionality, healthy boundaries, and Christ at the center. Speaker:

Dating isn’t a game. It’s a pathway toward covenant. In a culture full of confusion, this talk calls college students to slow down, seek wisdom, and date with purpose. Drawing from Proverbs, it challenges us to stop following cultural cues, find our satisfaction in Christ, and pursue relationships that honor Jesus and shape generations of gospel faithfulness. Not us. Not this generation. Speaker: Jordan Howell

Danny and Jacob reflect on the sermon on singleness from Salt Company’s Relationships series, unpacking themes of contentment and idolatry while exploring how a gospel-centered view of the future shapes the way we approach singleness, relationships, and desire. Speaker:

In a culture confused about love and fulfillment, this message explores God’s design for singleness not as a problem to escape but a gift meant for flourishing. We’ll see how true contentment is found not in a relationship but in Christ and how singleness can be leveraged to glorify God and pursue Him with undivided devotion. Speaker: Danny Daugherty

At the heart of every person is the question, Am I loved? From Luke 15, this message shows that we can run from God through rebellion or self-righteousness, yet both leave us lost. At the center stands a Father who runs to meet sinners with grace, inviting us to come home and receive His prodigal love. Speaker: Danny Daugherty

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When prayer feels complicated, Jesus brings it back to the basics: pray to God, for God, and pray His promises. Not to impress people, not to get everything you want—but to align your heart with His kingdom, His will, and His glory. Prayer grows powerful when we chase God Himself more than His gifts. Speaker: Jacob Abbas

When faith feels shallow and easily shaken, it’s easy to wonder why we aren’t growing. Psalm 119 shows us that lasting growth doesn’t come from doing more—but from slowing down. When we learn to meditate on God’s Word—lingering, listening, and letting truth take root—faith deepens, roots strengthen, and our lives begin to change from the inside out. Speaker: Danny Daugherty

When faith starts to feel casual and comfort becomes the goal, Jesus’ parable of the hidden treasure shakes us awake. In a world chasing what won’t last, He invites us to joyfully trade everything for what can never fade. Because life with Him isn’t a burden to bear—it’s the treasure worth everything. Speaker: Michael Rhodes

It’s easy to assume we’re all headed in the same direction spiritually—show up, sing the songs, nod along, and everything must be good. But Jesus tells a sobering story that forces us to ask a deeper question: Are we truly ready for His return—or just along for the ride? In a world full of distraction, delayed obedience, and quiet spiritual drift, Christ calls us not just to believe about Him, but to live in faithful anticipation for Him—wide awake, steadfast, and burning with lasting devotion. Speaker: Jake Each

When comfort calls, will you stay faithful? Jesus has entrusted us with everything—our time, our gifts, our lives. The question isn’t what we have, but what we’ll do with it. Speaker: Danny Daugherty

Speaker: Matt Thede