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Worshipology
by First Southern Baptist Church, Salina, Kansas
In this podcast, Dr. Tyler Ball and others discuss what it means to be a true worshipper in all aspects of the Christian life. Addressing issues and topics both inside and outside the church building, this podcast will encourage and remind listeners that every life moment is an opportunity to worship God. John 4:23-24, ”Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” Come discover how this spirit and truth leads to a worshipful life.
Episodes
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Episode 50: Theme Four, “The Holy Spirit”
Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he celebrates the 50th episode of the Worshipology podcast. And what better way to celebrate than by looking at God’s Word? Tune in to hear about the Holy Spirit’s eternal works as Tyler shares his heart and partners Scripture with the book, “The Heart of Revelation” by J....
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Episode 49: Theme Three, “The People of God”
Regardless of what you believe about the end times, there is no doubt that God has secured a people for Himself. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we have a way to eternal life with God forever. So, what does this mean for the people of God? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he...
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Episode 48: Theme Two, “Worship”
“We will worship whatever is at the center of our lives.” What do you think of this statement? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks the second theme found in Revelation, “Worship.” You cannot read the book of Revelation and not see worship. When we understand that God is holy and eternal, that the...
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Episode 47: Theme One, “It All Revolves Around God”
The book of Revelation can be both confusing and intimidating at times. However, join Dr. Tyler Ball as he addresses ten themes found in this book in which all Christians can find hope and agreement. Largely based on the book, “The Heart of Revelation” by J. Scott Duvall, this series aims to mix...
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Episode 46: “2+2=4”
Have you ever wanted someone to just “tell it like it is?” You want them to get to the point and just say what is needed to be said. Well, you’re in luck! This is exactly what John does in 1 John 3:4-10. Just like we can easily know the physical math of 2+2=4, we can also easily know the…
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Episode 45: “This is Crazy!”
In 1 John 2:28-3:3, the apostle John reminds us that righteousness is a big mark of an authentic faith. Through this text, John encourages us to remember that the love of God helps us in our pursuit of holiness as His children. However, he also reminds us to look forward to the coming of Christ…
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Episode 44: “Perseverance: Less Work, More Rest”
It’s no secret that an authentic faith will persevere until the end. However, it’s also no secret that perseverance is hard at times. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he evaluates 1 John 2:18-27 to uncover the “perseverance prescription.” But breathe easy! The prescription found in the Bible is less work,...
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Episode 43: “Easy as 1, 2, 3”
Satan may not have your heart, but that doesn’t mean he won’t still try to divide it. But what if I told you that we can know his playbook? He’s been using it for years! Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he evaluates 1 John 2:12-17 to see Satan’s 1-2-3 punch aimed at redirecting our loves from the things of...
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Episode 42: “God is…”
What makes up an authentic faith? When everything is stripped down to the basic foundation of things, what does God-honoring faith really look like? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he reflects on four passages where God’s essence is explicitly described. Because, at the end of the day, an authentic faith...
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Episode 41: “It’s Old, It’s New, It’s Love”
Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he continues evaluating the marks of an authentic Christian faith found in the book of 1 John. Looking at love in 1 John 2:7-11, this episode explains why love is such an important and necessary indicator of a real, genuine faith. Tune in for some encouragement, challenges,...
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Episode 40: “Blessing over Burden”
“By this, we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.” Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he works through 1 John 2:1-6 and its implications for an authentic faith. Does the confession of our mouths match the confession of our hearts? John clearly tells us in this passage that an...
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Episode 39: “Bad Grammar, Beautiful Theology”
“God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all.” The last four words of this sentence may be bad grammar, but it’s beautiful theology. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks 1 John 1:5-10 and works through the real battle between darkness and light in the hearts of Christians. Tune in as this passage...
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Episode 38: “It’s All About Jesus”
What does an authentic faith look like? To rightly answer this question, we need to look at its foundation. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he begins a new series in the book of 1 John. From the beginning, we see that an authentic faith must rest on the cornerstone of the real Jesus Christ; and 1 John…
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Episode 37: "What Now?"
James 1:22 tells us to be both hearers and doers of God's Word. So, what will you do with it? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he concludes the Sermon on the Mount series in Matthew 7:24-29. Is your life built upon the foundation of God's Word like the wise man, or is it built upon sand like the foolish…
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Episode 36: “A Trembling Truth”
On what account will you enter the Kingdom of Heaven one day? When you stand before the Lord at the end of your life, will Jesus declare that He knows you? Will you base your entry on your resume of mighty works or on the perfect work of Christ? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he wrestles through Matthew...
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Episode 35: “Fruit Inspection”
Matthew 7:15-20 is clear. A good heart produces good fruit, and a bad heart produces bad fruit. But what makes fruit good or bad? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he partners this text with Galatians 5 to encourage Christians in their walk with Christ. This lesson isn’t complicated, but it’s deeply...
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Episode 34: “It’s a Good Road”
Matthew 7:13-14 tells us there are two roads to travel in life, and they lead to two distinct destinations. The narrow road leads to eternal life, and the wide road leads to eternal destruction. The narrow road has few travelers, and the wide road has many. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he uses Psalm 73...
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Episode 33: “Our Requests and God’s Perfect Answers”
Living out the Sermon on the Mount is a daunting task even for the strongest of Christians; and the only way we can do it well is to persistently pursue Christ and His righteousness. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 7:7-12 and be encouraged! You have a good Father in heaven who hears…
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Episode 32: “There’s Something in My Eye”
“You can’t judge me!” Have you ever heard someone say this? Is it true? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 7:1-5 to find out the answer. Though only God is the ultimate Judge, there still needs to be a concern for our own sin as well as the sins of our brothers and sisters in Christ....
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Episode 31: "10 Things"
As we reflect on 2025 and look forward to 2026, what has God been teaching you through this podcast journey? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he reflects on ten things God has been teaching him through Jesus's Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-6. Tune in for some encouragement, motivation, and maybe even a...
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Episode 30: “Perspective - How Big is Your God?”
In this crazy world, worry and anxiety are familiar threats to our hearts. What does Jesus tell us on this issue? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he looks at Matthew 6:25-34 and its implications for true worshippers. A big danger of worrying is the tendency to make God small in our hearts. However, even...
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Episode 29: “The Tale of Two Masters”
“The question is not will we have a master; no, the question is what will be our master.” Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he finishes Matthew 6:19-24. Focusing on verses 22-24, this text reminds us that it is not possible to equally invest and serve both the kingdom of this world and the kingdom of…
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Episode 28: “The Heart Wants What it Wants”
Seventeenth-century Puritan, George Swinnock, asks us this question, “Are we not fools to prefer dirt to that which is divine?” Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 6:19-21 and the tension between desiring the things of this world and desiring the things of heaven. What do you desire more?…
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Episode 27: “Fasting: Spiritual Nourishment for the Believer”
For some believers, fasting is a hard spiritual discipline to do right. God knows this, and He gives us help. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he examines Jesus’s words in Matthew 6:16-18, as well as Dr. Donald Whitney’s book, “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life.” The goal of all spiritual...
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Episode 26: “God’s Name, Kingdom, and Will First”
How is your prayer life? Prayer is such a gift to God’s people, yet many times we neglect it or do it half-heartedly. In Matthew 6:9-15, Jesus gives us a great example to follow when lifting our prayers to God. Known as the “Lord’s Prayer,” join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks this passage and...
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Episode 25: “Prayer: Applause or Communion?”
As with every passage in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus makes it clear that He cares much more about the heart than the action. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 6:5-8 and its implications for both public and private prayer. Filled with encouragement and conviction, this episode urges us…
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Episode 24: “Quit Tootin’ Your Own Horn”
As true worshipers, we are called to meet the physical needs of others. It is great when we obey this, but there can still be the temptation to make things about us. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 6:1-4 and the motives behind being generous. As implied in this episode’s title, we need…
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Episode 23: “A Love that Sets Us Apart”
In the last few weeks, we have witnessed a heightened reminder of how hateful the world can be. It is overwhelming, and frankly, it can make it hard to love all people. However, Matthew 5:43-48 reminds us as true worshipers that loving only those who love us back is easy. If we truly want to...
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Episode 22: “Eye for an Eye – Meeting the Sting of Evil with the Surprise of Grace”
What do you do when people wrong you? Do you want to get even? Do you want revenge? Do you leave things up for “karma?” However you feel, what if every evil done to you is a Gospel opportunity to show the grace of Jesus Christ? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:38-42 and encourages all...
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Episode 21: “Oaths - Can People Believe What You Say?”
Though the world seems to have a soft and relative view of truth, Jesus calls us to imitate His perfect standard of truth. After all, the very word, “truth,” is embedded in our identity as true worshipers, right? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he works through Matthew 5:33-37. Does your word hold up on…
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Episode 20: “Lust - A Sin of the Heart”
Most likely you have heard the saying, “Look but don’t touch;” and in today’s culture, this seems to be the sexual immorality measuring rod for what is sinful and what isn’t. However, in Matthew 5:27-32, Jesus destroys this idea by reminding true worshippers that lust is a sin of the heart even…
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Episode 19: "Words - the Weapon Choice of Anger"
There is a murder scene. After the investigation, the situation was determined as anger, and the murder weapon was hurtful words. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:21-26. Though this is a hard text, it is important that we as true worshippers know the impact of our words. In your anger,...
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Episode 18: "Obedience and Grace"
What does Jesus say about the Old Testament? What does it mean that He fulfilled the Law and Prophets? How does this affect our view of obedience and grace as true worshippers? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he discusses these topics from Matthew 5:17-20. This episode is sure to both challenge and...
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Episode 17: "Salt and Light for the Glory of God"
Right after the beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-12, Jesus addresses His disciples as salt and light on the earth. As a true worshipper, you will have an impact on the world. What will people see through your life? Will it be Christ or someone else? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he works through Matthew…
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Episode 16: "From Persecution to a Great Reward"
Perhaps the hardest beatitude, Matthew 5:10-12 confronts true worshippers with the reality that a God-filled life will lead to opposition and even persecution. But take heart! Christ has promised a great reward for those who persevere. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks these verses and gives his...
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Episode 15: "Peacemakers are Sons and Daughters of God"
What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Jesus's Sermon on the Mount tells us that peace comes when true worshippers actively sow good things in places where conflict abounds. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:9 and its implications for believers. Jesus paid the highest cost to grant us...
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Episode 14: "Pure Hearts See God"
Matthew 5:8 tells us that pure hearts will see God. However, if our hearts are sinful (Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 15:19), how do we get them pure? What a great question! Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks this verse and shows how God can both purify and keep cleaning our hearts so that we can see Him...
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Episode 13: "Mercy: God's Will, Christ's Heart"
As true worshippers, how do we align with God's will and match Jesus's heart? We show mercy! Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:7 and its implications. As the Christ-Centered Exposition Series says, "Mercy known is mercy shown." You don't want to miss this episode.
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Episode 12: "Hungry and Thirsty for Righteousness, Satisfied in Christ"
Are you tired of feeding and drinking from this world only to end up hungrier and thirstier? Do you long for true satisfaction? You can have that! Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:6. When we hunger for Christ Himself, Christ in us, and Christ in the world; the Bible promises us that we...
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Episode 11: "From Loss to Inheritance, the Meek Will Inherit the Earth"
In a world where it seems only the strong end up on top, meekness is not always an attractive quality. However, Jesus promises an incredible inheritance for those who are meek. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:5. Will meekness mean losing some in this life? Yes, it is highly possible....
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Episode 10: "The Sting of Mourning and the Sweetness of Comfort"
Surely Jesus can't be serious when He says in Matthew 5:4 that we are blessed when we mourn! We want to live happy and joyful lives, and mourning doesn't seem to contribute to that. However, join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks this beatitude and its implications for the true worshipper. Though...
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Episode 9: "Poor in Spirit and the Kingdom of Heaven"
What does it mean for Christians to be poor in spirit in Matthew 5:3? Jesus promises the Kingdom of Heaven to those that are. It is not always easy, but it is always worth it. Tune in for some encouragement from Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks what this means for true worshippers.
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Episode 8: True Worshippers See Things Differently
If our identity as true worshippers is different from the world, the way we see the world will be different too. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he begins a series on Jesus's Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. Living out these passages may not make sense to many, and it will require losing things that…
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Episode 7: True Worshippers Sing (Part 3)
Does God accept all singing offerings from His churches? Is it possible to sing and still displease God? What does it look like when God rejects these songs? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he wraps up this three-part singing series by evaluating Amos 5:23 and warning of the dangers that come when hearts…
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Episode 6: True Worshippers Sing (Part 2)
Did you know that worship has vertical and horizontal components? When done according to Scripture, worship both glorifies God and builds up the local church. Addressing part two of his church's Foundational Singing Model, join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks the beauty of Ephesians 5:18-21 and...
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Episode 5: True Worshippers Sing (Part 1)
Can diversity and singing go together? What does the Bible say about this issue? Will churches divide over preferences and opinions, or will they come together to both glorify God and build up the saints? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he addresses these things by introducing his church's Foundational...
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Episode 4: True Worshippers Guard Unity
As true worshippers, we belong together. However, we are made up of many members with different gifts, opinions, convictions, and preferences; and we will either flourish or wither. What determines this? A big factor is unity. Join Dr. Ball as he addresses this issue in Ephesians 4:1-6. Churches...
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Episode 3: True Worshippers Gather Together
Why is it important for Christians to gather at church each week? Do we really need each other? Is the Christian life better with or without others? Join Dr. Ball and Pastor Savage as they answer these questions, as well as discuss the value of gathering as the local church. Though it seems a...
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Episode 2: True Worshippers Have Help
A holy God-A holy Word-A holy worship. Do you ever find it hard to worship God in all aspects of your life? We're emotional creatures, and life is not always easy. However, though our world can be so shaky, the Bible gives us a solid foundation for worshipping in all circumstances. Join Dr. Ball…
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Episode 1: True Worshippers Have an Identity
We all have an identity, and everything we do flows out of that reality. However, the world has not made it easy for us to know who we truly are. Nevertheless, where the world brings confusion, the Bible provides clarity. Using John 4, Dr. Tyler Ball reminds his listeners that Christians find…
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In this podcast, Dr. Tyler Ball and others discuss what it means to be a true worshipper in all aspects of the Christian life. Addressing issues and topics both inside and outside the church building, this podcast will encourage and remind listeners that every life moment is an opportunity to worship God. John 4:23-24, ”Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” Come discover how this spirit and truth leads to a worshipful life.
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First Southern Baptist Church, Salina, Kansas
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