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The Daily Grind — 774 episodes
769 The Unfaithful Bride Ezekiel 16 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 9) B
768 False Peace and Empty Confidence Ezekiel 11 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 8)
767 When Glory Departs Ezekiel 9–10 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 7)
766 Hidden Sin Revealed Ezekiel 8 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 6)
765 The End Has Come Ezekiel 6–7 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 5)
764 When Judgment Becomes Inevitable Ezekiel 5 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 4)
763 The Siege Begins: Ezek 4 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 3)
762 The Watchman’s Call: Ezek 2-3 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 2)
761 God Speaks in Exile: Ezek 1–3 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 1)
760 Let Jesus Ask You the Question (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 11)
759 Questions of Love and Loyalty (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 10)
758 Questions of Hypocrisy and Self-Deception (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 9)
757 Questions of Understanding (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 8)
756 Questions of Life and Worry (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 7)
755 Questions of Compassion (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 6)
754 Questions of Healing (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 5)
753 Questions of Faith (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 4)
752 Questions of Identity (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 3)
751 Questions of Intent (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 2)
750 Why Did Jesus Answer Questions with Questions? (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 1)
749 When Context Changes Everything (Removing Cultural Blinders, Part 4)
748 Jesus the Rabbi (Removing Cultural Blinders, Part 3)
747 Reading an Eastern Book with Western Eyes (Removing Cultural Blinders, Part 2)
746 Why We Misread the Bible: Removing Cultural Blinders, Part 1
745 Living as Resurrection People
744 Strength for Everyday Living
743 A New Way to Live
742 Alive to God
741 Raised to Walk
740.3 Resurrection and New Life
740.2 Waiting and Hope (Holy Saturday)
740 It Is Finished
739 The Table, the Towel, the Cup
738 The Day They Tried to Trap Him
737 When Jesus Flipped Tables
736 The King Who Refused the Warhorse
735 The Gospel of Self: Unlearning the False Gospels
734 The Gospel of Tribe: Unlearning the False Gospels
733 The Gospel of Image: Unlearning the False Gospels
732 The Gospel of Comfort: Unlearning the False Gospels
731 The Gospel of Power: Unlearning the False Gospels
730 Faithfulness When No One Applauds
729 Speaking Truth Without Losing Love
728 Courage Without Harshness
727 Handling Criticism Without Defensiveness
726 When You’re Misunderstood
725 Kindness & Goodness in a Harsh Culture
724 Patience in an Instant World
723 Peace in an Anxious Age
722 Joy in a Cynical Age
721 Love in a Tribal Age
720 The Discipline of Contentment is live.
719 Battling Subtle Pride
718 When Prayer Feels Dry
717 Guarding Your First Love
716 The Slow Drift of Compromise
715 Sabbath as Resistance
714 Hidden Generosity
713 Scripture as Formation, Not Information
712 Confession Without Shame
711 Abiding Before Achieving
710 Lent: Ruthlessly Eliminating Hurry
709 Loving Your Enemies in a Season of Surrender
708 Holy Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
707 Salt Without Losing Its Saltiness
706 When Should Christians Be Silent?
705 What Made Jesus Angry — And What That Means Right Now
704 Jeremiah 29:11: Hope That Survives Exile
703 When the Holy Becomes Familiar
702 Choosing a King, Not a Side
701 When Christianity Is Working
700 Still Standing: Faithfulness in a Loud and Weary World
699 The Kingdom Is Not an Echo Chamber
698 Red and Yellow, Black and White: A Story for a Divided World
697 Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock
696 Whose Side Is God On? Faith in a Polarized World
695 Living as Jesus Prayed for us to Live
694 From Illusion to Prayer: The Journey Inward
693 Unveiling Our True Selves in Christ
692 Transforming Within: The Lifelong Journey of Becoming Christ-like
691 The Undragoning of Eustace: Lessons in Transformation
690 Faith That Learns to Rest
689 — Why Apologetics Begins with Experience
688 God’s Goodness in a World with Evil
687 Why Knowledge and Faith Belong Together
686 Faith as a Vision of Reality
685 Simplicity, Transparency, and Freedom
684 The Inner World God Is Actually After
683 Practicing the Presence of God
682 Why Behavior Change Alone Never Works
681 The Hidden Dimension of Your Life
680 The Quiet Power of Availability to God
679 Learning to Live as Jesus Would Live Your Life
678 Why Being With Jesus Comes Before Doing
677 Apprenticeship, Not Just Belief
676 What a Disciple Really Is
675 Casual Confidence in God
674 Why Jesus Still Matters in Ordinary Life
673 Obedience Is the Doorway to Knowledge
672 God Is Already at Work Where You Are
671 The Kingdom Is Not Elsewhere
670 Finding True Happiness: Contentment in a Restless World
669 God With Us, Still Christmas Is Not Over (John 1:1–14)
668 The Night God Stepped In: Why Christmas Had to Be Quiet (Luke 2:1–20)
667 The Silence Before the Song Waiting When God Seems Quiet (Luke 1:5–25, 57–80)
666 Christ the Teacher: Preparing the Heart to Receive the Word (Origen of Alexandria)
665 The Kingdom Is a Party
664 Waiting for the Lord: Advent Hope in the Old Testament (Isaiah 40)
663 Christ Who Came Down and Was Lifted Up (Philippians 2:5–11)
662 Bernard of Clairvaux: Three Advents: Christ Who Came, Christ Who Comes, Christ Who Will Come Again
661 Waiting Well: Simeon, Anna, and the Hope That Finally Came (Luke 2:25–38)
660 The Good Shepherd and the City of David
659 Isaiah 9:1–7 - The People Walking in Darkness Have Seen a Great Light
658 Galatians 4:4-7 When the Fullness of Time Had Come
657 Athanasius of Alexandria - He Became What We Are: Why God Came at Christmas
656 Luke 1:26–38 - Let It Be: Mary’s Yes to God
655 Myth-Busting the Manger: What the Bible Really Says About Christmas
654 Psalm 46 - Be Still and Know: Finding Peace in a Chaotic World
653 Colossians 4:2–6 Devoted to Prayer and Walking in Wisdom
652 Mark 3:7–12 — The Crowds Press In — And the Demons Know His Name
651 Abba Poemen: Wisdom from the Quiet Shepherd of Souls
650 A Root of All Kinds of Evil
649 The One Thing Life — Psalm 27
648 Clothed in Christ — Colossians 3
647 Mercy Over Rules — Mark 2:18–3:6
646 Polycarp: Faithfulness to the End
645 Tearful Goodbyes and a Faithful Finish — Acts 20
644 Living in the Care of the Shepherd — Psalm 23
643 Full in Christ — Colossians 2
642 A Seat at the Table — Mark 2:1–17
641 The Love That Stays — Amy Carmichael
640 In the World but Not of the World: Living in the Tension Jesus Intended
639 Rooted in the River (Psalm 1)
638 Christ Above All (Colossians 1)
637 The Beginning of the Good News (Mark 1)
636: Hudson Taylor
Episode 635 Acts 19: Disruptive Gospel in Ephesus
634: Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Loving Neighbors in a Divided World
633 Laodicea: Lukewarm Faith Is Gross
632 Philadelphia: The Church That Kept the Faith
631 Wake Up! The Call to Spiritual Life – The Letter to Sardis
620 Encouragement in the Midst of Opposition (Acts 18)
629 Holding On in a World of Compromise: Jesus’ Letter to Thyatira
628 Standing Firm in a Culture of Compromise: Lessons from Pergamum
627 — Faithful Through Trials: Jesus’ Message to Smyrna)
626 Remember Your First Love: Lessons from the Ephesian Church
625 Love That Looks Like Jesus
624 My Kingdom Is Not of This World
623 Love Your Neighbor (Even the Ones You Don’t Like)
622 Love God with Everything
621 Announce the Good News
620 Water into Wine — The God of More
619 The Exchanged Life: Christ’s Strength in Our Weakness
618 Living from Union, Not for Approval
617 Christ in You: The Hope of Glory
616 In Christ: The Great Exchange
615 Unknown God, Known Savior: Acts 17
614 “God’s Masterpiece: Grace That Works Through Us”
613 “Raised Up with Christ: Grace That Lifts Us”
612 “But Because of His Great Love”
611 From Death to Life: The Story Grace Begins
610 Acts 16: The Power of Faith in Adversity and Transformation
609 Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock
608 What Is the Mark of the Beast? (The Truth About Revelation 13)
607 The Time Has Come: Living in the Kingdom Now
606 Knowing Christ: Resurrection Power and Fellowship in Suffering
605 Navigating Early Christianity: The Council of Jerusalem
604 When Effort Falls Flat: Letting Go of Shame and Living From Christ’s Life
603 Canceling the Logic of Vengeance: Why Forgiveness Is the Way of Jesus
602 Love Your Enemies: Love. Do Good. Bless. Pray.
601 Changing the World Starts with Changing Me
600 Living the Gospel Out Loud
599 When Adequacy Kills Prayer: Learning Holy Dependence
598 The Great Commission: Apprenticeship to Jesus
597 Things Jesus Never Said
596 Not Afraid: Prayer, Presence & Peacemaking
595: Acts 12–13 Faith Over Fear: Lessons from Acts
594 How Do We Know God? Learning Christ in a Noisy World
593 When the Church Is the Church: Agape in Public
592 The Heart: The Place of Truth Before God
591 God Wants to Be Seen
590 With Jesus or Against Him: Gatherers, Not Scatterers
589 If Jesus Was Serious… Then We Will Value an Ordinary Life More Than a Famous One
588 Called Out, Not Persecuted
587 Is It Biblical… is that the real question?
586 — Costly Peace: Becoming Children of God
Episode 585 Pure in Heart in an Image-Obsessed World
584 You Can’t Separate Loving God from Loving People
583 Hungering for Justice: When “It’s Not Fair” Becomes a Prayer
582 The Meek Will Inherit the Earth
581 The Kingdom of God is Not What You Think
580 Who belongs in God’s family? Acts 11
579 Never Read a Bible Verse
578 Binge the Gospels Unveiling: the Richness of Jesus’ Story
577 Discovering True Value in a World of Distorted Worth
576 Reaching Out
575 Breaking Barriers: The Message of Acts 10
574 Only the wounded can serve in love's name
573 You Are God’s Love Letter
572: Jesus Is Praying for You
571 In the Midst of It All (Rebroadcast)
570 Shalom – More Than Peace
569 Why Does God Allow Suffering? (4 of 4)
Episode 368 Why Pain Might Be the Best Thing God Ever Allowed in Your Life (Part 3 of 4)
567 What the Bible Actually Says About Suffering (Part 2 of 4)
566 Why Would a Good God Allow Suffering? (Part 1 of 4)
565 Saul’s Conversion and a New Beginning Passage (Acts 9)
564 Living Truthfully in a Culture of Lies
563 The Vine and the Branches: Abiding in Christ's Love
562 Be Reconciled: The Heart of True Worship
561 Whose Side Is God On
560 Scattering and Sending: Acts 8 with Mariza
559 Tossed by the Waves: Ephesians 4:11–16
558 Counting the Cost: Luke 14:25–33
557 The Synod of Laodicea: Guardrails for God’s People
556 — Melito of Sardis: The First Easter Sermon
555 Acts 7: Stephen’s Speech and Martyrdom — A Story Worth Dying For
554 Running the Race: Eyes Fixed on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1–3)
553 The Tenants: A Story of Rejected Grace
552 — The Iconoclast Controversy: Images and the Church
551 — Basil the Great: Defender of Nicene Faith
550 — Acts 6: The Appointment of the Seven & Stephen on Trial — Serving and Standing Firm
549 — Clothe Yourself with Compassion (Colossians 3:12–17)
548 — The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17–31)
547 — The Gregorian Mission: Augustine of Canterbury and the Conversion of England
546 — Perpetua: The Courage of an Early Martyr
545 Acts 5 – The God Who Won’t Be Boxed In
544 — Living the Unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:1–6)
543 — Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35–41)
542 The Council of Carthage: How We Got the New Testament
541 Patrick of Ireland — The Slave Who Brought Christ to the Druids
540: Bold Faith in the Face of Pressure (Acts 4)
539 – Bearing One Another’s Burdens (Galatians 6:1–10)
538: Small Things, Big Kingdom – Matthew 13:31–33
537: The Council of Orange – Grace Wins the Day
536: Aidan of Lindisfarne – The Apostle of Northumbria
535 Acts 3: The Beautiful Gate and Bold Faith
534: The Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–25)
533: The Rich Young Ruler – One Thing You Lack
532: The Edict of Milan – When Persecution Ended and a New Era Began
531: Arnobius of Sicca – From Critic to Defender of the Faith
530: Acts 2 – The Spirit Falls and the Church Rises
529: Don’t Copy the World — A Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1–2)
528: The Good Samaritan – Who Is My Neighbor?
527: The Council of Chalcedon – When the Church Defined the Mystery of Jesus
526: Ephrem the Syrian – The Harp of the Holy Spirit
525: Acts 1 — Waiting, Power, and the Mission Begins
524: Words That Build — Grace-Filled Speech from Ephesians 4
523: Jesus Heals the Paralytic — Faith That Breaks Through the Roof
522: The Council of Nicaea – When the Church Said What It Believed
521: Ignatius of Antioch — Faith on the Way to the Lions
520: Benedict Biscop – The Patron Saint of Libraries
519 Dhuoda: The Mother Who Wrote to Save Her Son’s Soul
518 Rabanus Maurus: The Forgotten Genius of the Carolingian Classroom
517 Isidore of Seville: The Last Scholar of the Ancient World
516 Cassiodorus: The Politician Who Saved the Library
515 The Venerable Bede: Unveiling the Forgotten Father of English History
514 Lioba of Tauberbischofsheim: The Abbess Who Counseled Kings
513 Alcuin of York: The Scholar Who Rewired a Civilization
512 Cyril and Methodius: The Brothers Who Gave a People Their Voice
511 Syncletica of Alexandria: The Desert Mother Who Fought Fire with Fire
510 Hilda of Whitby: The Abbess Who Brought Peace to a Divided Church
509 Richard Allen: From Chains to the Church
508 TBoethius: Consolation, Chains, and the Search for Meaning
507 Melania the Younger: The Heiress Who Gave It All Away
506 Moses the Black: From Gang Leader to Desert Saint
505 Macrina the Younger: The Hidden Matriarch of Early Christian Theology
504 Abiding in Christ, Bearing His Life
503 The Righteousness That Comes by Faith (Phil 3:8–9)
502 Not I, But Christ (Gal 2:20)
501 Christ in You, the Hope of Glory
500 John, Carla, and Mariza celebrate 500th episode
499 Seated with Christ in the Heavenlies (Eph 2:4–7)
498 No Condemnation, No Separation (Rom 8:1–2, 8:31–39)
497 A New Creation (2 Cor 5:17)
496 Buried and Raised with Christ (Rom 6:1–11, Col 2:12)
495 He Calls You by Name: Resurrection and Real Hope (Jn 20)
494 New Creation – Hope for the Future
493 A Living Hope
492 The Power of the Resurrection
491 Living in Resurrection Light
490 It Is Finished: Love at the Crossroads of Pain and Purpose (Jn 19)
489 From Friday to Sunday: The Weekend That Changed the World
488 He Is Not Here: The Story That Changes Everything (Lk 24)
487 The Cross and the Curtain (Lk 23:26–56)
486 Tried by Man, Sent by God (Lk 23:1-25)
485 The Lord Will Provide: A Story That Points to Easter (Gen 22)
484 The Arrest and the Denial (Lk 22:39–71)
483 The Table, the Betrayal, and the Battle Ahead (Lk 22:1–38)
482 When the World Shakes: Faithfulness in the Face of the End (Lk 21)
481 Cornerstone Confrontations: Jesus vs. the Power Players (Lk 20)
480 | The Arrest, the Betrayal, and the Heartbreak: John 18
479 | The King We Didn’t Expect: Luke 19 and the Upside-Down Kingdom
478 The Way Up Is Down: Kingdom Lessons from Luke 18
477 Quiet Faithfulness: Living for the Kingdom in the Everyday (Lk 17)
476 Eternal Investments: What Are You Really Building? (Lk 16)
475 Jesus Prays for You: The High Priestly Prayer (Jn 17)
474 The Search Party: Finding What Was Lost (Lk 15)
473 The Guest List: Who’s Really Welcome in the Kingdom? (Lk 14)
472 Don't Miss Out on the Kingdom (Lk 13)
471 Suffering and Repentance (Lk 13:1-9)
470 Standing in the Fire: What Jesus Really Came to Do (Lk 12:49–59)
469 Be Ready: Living in Light of Jesus’ Return (Lk 12:35-48)
468 Trading Worry for Kingdom Trust: Jesus’ Call to Live Free (Lk 12:22-34)
467 Investing in Eternity: Are You Building Bigger Barns? (Lk 12:13-21)
466 Who Do You Fear? Living Boldly for God
465 Cleaning the Inside: Jesus, Hypocrisy, and the Heart (Lk 11:37-54)
464 Seeking True Wisdom and the Light of Christ (Lk 11:29-36)
463 Teach Us to Pray: Discovering the Power of the Lord’s Prayer (Lk 11:1-4)
462 Who Is My Neighbor? Jesus’ Radical Answer (Lk 10:25-37)
461 Living on Mission: Sent Like Lambs Among Wolves (Lk 10:1-16)
460 Following Jesus: The Journey of Compassion and Commitment (Lk 9:51-62)
459 True Greatness: The Power of Jesus to Serve (Lk 9:37-50)
458 Wake Up to His Glory: The Transfiguration of Jesus (Lk 9:28-36)
457 Who Do You Say I Am? The Cost of Following Jesus (Lk 9:18-27)
456 When What You Have Isn’t Enough… Until You Give It to God (Lk 9:1-17)
455 The Spirit, Sorrow, and Joy: Jesus Prepares His Disciples
454 Storms, Chains, and Miracles: Trusting Jesus in Life’s Chaos
453 Hearing is Not Enough: Becoming Good Soil for God's Word
452 Radical Forgiveness: A Story of Redemption and Love (Lk 7 prt 3)
451 Are You the One? Wrestling with Doubt and Trusting Jesus (Lk 7 pt.2)
450 Abide in Me: The Vine, the Branches, and the Call to Love (Jn 15)
449 Faith Like a Centurion: Trusting Jesus’ Authority (Lk 7)
448 Real Faith or a Counterfeit? The Heart of True Discipleship (Lk 6 prt3)
447 Love Your Enemies: The Radical Call of Jesus (Lk 6)
446 Finding Life in Sabbath: The Gift of Rest and Presence (Lk 6)
445 Love That Never Leaves – John 14
444 Power, Compassion, and Our Greatest Need
443 Here I Am, Send Me: Encountering God’s Call (Lk 5; Is 6)
442 Jesus' Authority and the Kingdom of God (Lk 4)
441 Jesus’ Inaugural Address: The Mission that Changed Everything (Lk 4)
440 Binge the Gospels: Seeing Jesus in the Full Story
439 True Freedom: Following Jesus’ Path of Humility and Victory
438 True Repentance: More Than Just Words (Luke 3)
437 Losing Jesus: A Lesson in Allegiance, Growth, and Grace
436 The Sword and the Savior: A Baby Dedication Like No Other (Lk 2)
435 Feet, Forgiveness, and Servant Leadership: Jesus at the Last Supper (John 13)
434 The Power of a Name: Lessons from Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary
433 Riches to Rags: The Kingdom of God Turned Upside Down - Luke 1:39-56
432 Luke 1:26-45 Faith That Surrenders – Learning from Mary’s Response
431 Luke 1:5-25 - Zechariah’s Response to God’s Promise
430 The Servant King: Jesus' Call to Humble Service
429 Finding True Happiness: Contentment in a Restless World
428 Breaking Free from the Approval Trap
427 What Proverbs 28 Reveals About Our Hearts: Money Talks
426 Diligence and Integrity: Working for the Glory of God Prov 27
425 John 12: Worship, Witness, and the Way to the Cross
424 The Mirror of Wisdom: Proverbs 26 and the Danger of Self-Righteousness
423 Work Is Sacred: Finding Purpose in Your Daily Tasks Prov. 22
422 Living Wisely: Lessons from Proverbs 19
421 Embracing Reproof for Growth: Prov. 15
420 Faith and Miracles: The Story of Lazarus
419 Proverbs 14: Wisdom for Messy Lives
418 The Power of Words: Healing Hearts and Reflecting God
417 The Voice of Wisdom: Hearing God’s Call Across Time
416 Living Wisely in a Culture of Compromise
415 The Good Shepherd: John 10
414 Proverbs and Protecting Your Heart
413 Living Wisely: Relationships, Direction, and Guarding Your Heart
412 The Path to Wisdom: Insights from Proverbs
411 Trusting God with All Your Heart: The Wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6
410 Ambassadors of Hope: Living Out Your Calling in a Broken World
409 The Ministry of Presence: Bringing Hope to the Hurting
408 Merry Christmas: The Humble Arrival of Hope
407 The Scandal of the Manger: God’s Choice and Ours
406 The Cost of Creation, the Price of Redemption
405 Silent Night: The Miracle of a Holy Night
404 The Nativity: From Catacombs to Creches
403 Yule and Christmas: Finding Christ in the Traditions
402 The Good Shepherd and the City of David
401 Christmas Myth Busting: Unwrapping Nativity Misconceptions
400 Born Blind, Now I See: John 9 and the Light of the World
399 Good King Wenceslaus: Faith in Action
398 God With Us: The Incarnation in John 1:14
397 Unto Us a Child is Born: The Eternal Promise of Isaiah 9:6
396 Emmanuel: God With Us Every Day
395: Grace, Mercy, and the Woman Caught in Adultery
394 Simeon and Anna: Faithful Witnesses in the Christmas Story
393 Joseph: An Unsung Hero of Christmas
392 Prayer, Partnership, and Peace: Treasuring the Gospel in Daily Life
391 Suit Up: Putting on the Armor of God
390 The Love of Money: Finding Freedom from a Consumer-Driven Life
389 Faith in the Trenches: Living for Christ at Home and Work
388 Love and Submission: A Picture of Christ's Love and the Church
387 Born to Be Light: Living Out Your True Identity
386 New Wardrobe, New Life: Living Out Ephesians 4
385 The Legacy of Love: Julie Suess’ Journey
384 Walking in Unity: Living a Life Worthy of the Call
383 Rooted in Love, Powered by Grace
Episode 382: God’s Cosmic Plan: Revealing the Mystery of the Church
381 From Division to Unity: A New Humanity in Christ
380 John 7: Debate and Division Over Jesus
379 God’s Power, Love, and Purpose for You
378 Hope, Love, and Strength: What We Already Have in Christ
377 Chosen, Adopted, Forgiven, Enlightened: Living Out God’s Love
376 The Big Picture: God’s Plan, Our Identity, and Culture intro to Ephesians
375 Divine Wisdom: Whose Side Is God On
374 The Ethical Teaching of Jesus: More Than Morality
373 How We Know: Science, History, and the Different Paths to Truth
372 How Humility Became a Virtue: The Cross Effect
371 Why Christianity’s Claims Invite Scrutiny and Stand Up To It
370 Bread of Life: Jesus’ Identity and the Struggle with Doubt and Commitment
369 Contentment, Partnership, and Generosity: Lessons from Philippians
368 Pressing On: A Faith That Endures
367 Working Out Salvation: A Life of Worship
366 Living Worthy of the Gospel: Phil 1:27-2:11
365 Healing Beyond the Rules: A Deep Dive into John 5
364 To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain: A Radical Perspective
363 God’s Unfinished Work: A Promise for the Philippians (and Us)
362 Graceful Words, Open Doors: Living the Gospel Every Day
361 The Complete Christian Outfit: Putting On Love, Unity, and Gratitude
360 Living Water: Jesus' Transformative Conversation
359 New Life, New Reality: Living in Christ's Transformation
358 Fullness in Christ: No Additions Needed Colossians 2:16-23
357 Fully Alive in Christ: Connected, Forgiven, and Delivered
356 Growing into Maturity in Christ: Colossians 1:24-2:5
355 He Must Increase, I Must Decrease: John the Baptist and Jesus' Ministry
354 Christ: The Supreme Ruler and Reconciler of All Things (Colossians 1:15-23)
353 (Colossians 1:1-14) Rooted in the Gospel: Growing Deeper
352 The Seeker's Joy: God’s Heart in the Parable of the Lost Coin
351 The Shepherd’s Relentless Pursuit
350 John 3 with Mariza: Nicodemus, Baptism, and New Birth
349 Laboring Hard but Distant from Gods Heart
348 Staying Connected to the Father
347 The Father’s Invitation and the Older Son’s Decision
346 Becoming Like the Father: Reflecting God's Compassion in a Broken World
345 The Beginning of Miracles: Jesus Revealed in Cana and the Temple
344 Hope Beyond Ravensbrück: Betsie Ten Boom’s Vision
343 Prayer: Learning from the Jesus’ Model
342 Living on God's Team: Colossians 4:2-18
341 The Servant King: Power in Humility
340 An Interview with Matthew Tomlin
339 Citizens of God’s Kingdom: Loving Neighbors in a Divided World
338 Laodicea: Lukewarm Faith is Gross
337 Philadelphia: The Church That Kept the Faith
336 Wake Up! The Call to Spiritual Life – The Letter to Sardis
335 Jesus: God in Human Form
334 Holding On in a World of Compromise: Jesus' Letter to Thyatira
333 Standing Firm in a Culture of Compromise: Lessons from Pergamum
332 Faithful Through Trials: Jesus’ Message to Smyrna, Rev 2:8-11
331 Remember Your First Love: Lessons from the Ephesian Church
330 Isaiah 56-66 Isaiah’s Message of Hope, Justice, and Peace
329 Unity: Living for the Eternal Kingdom
328 The Passion of Jesus and Our Call to Glorify God
327 Living as Jesus Prayed for us to Live
326 Born Again: The Radical Transformation Jesus Demands
325 Seeking the Kingdom First: Aligning with God's Mission
324 Representing the Kingdom of God: A Call to Action
323 Christian Nationalism and the Kingdom of God: A Call to Realign Our Allegiance
322 Counting the Cost: True Discipleship
321 Love in Action: Obedience, the Holy Spirit, and Peace in John 14
320 Isaiah 49-55: The Suffering Servant King
319 Transforming Enemies into Neighbors: The Radical Love of Jesus
318 Jesus Said to Love Our Enemies
317 The Call to Be Servants: Mark 9:35
316 Denying Ourselves and Following Jesus: Embracing the Cross in Everyday Life
315 Isaiah's Hope: God's Faithfulness Amid Rebellion
314 Heart Over Ritual: Matthew 15:1-9
313 Embracing the Yoke of Grace: Finding Rest in Jesus' Teachings
312 Fear Not: Finding Courage in the Call of Christ
311 Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves
310 Compassion Over Offense: Navigating a Divided World with Jesus' Heart
309 Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing: Discernment and True Faith
308 Entering the Narrow Gate: Choosing the Path Less Traveled
307 The Golden Rule: Living Out Matthew 7:12
306 Ask, Seek, Knock: Living a Life of Prayer
305 Navigating the Turmoil of Faith
304: Navigating Judgment in the Light of Jesus' Teaching
303 Living Truthfully in a Culture of Lies
302 The Vine and the Branches: Abiding in Christ's Love
301 Be Reconciled: The Heart of True Worship
300 2 Kings 24-25 with John & Mariza
299 Let Your Light Shine: Living as the Light of the World
298 Rejoicing in Persecution: Finding Joy Amidst Trials
297 The Call to Be Disciples – Matthew 4:18-22
296 Repent, for The Kingdom of Heaven Is Here
295 Isaiah 28-39 Warnings and Hope: Trust in God, Not Man
294 Finding Joy and Peace in Cross-Shaped Suffering
293 Discipline of Service: The Heart of a Cruciform Life
292 The Cruciform Life - Discipline of Forgiveness
291 Fasting: Drawing Closer to God
290 Exploring Judgment and Hope in the Book of Isaiah
289 Sowers of the Gospel: Sharing Faith with Joy and Transparency
288 Stewardship and Generosity: Living as Stewards of God's Creation
287 Shepherds of Encouragement: Living in Community as Disciples of Christ
286 Seekers of God: Made to Worship and Glorify Him
285 Believing in Jesus and Following Jesus are NOT the same thing
284 The Beauty of Contradictions: A.W. Tozer on the Cross
283 Embracing the Cross: Self-Understanding and Self-Giving
282 The Groaning of Creation, the Church, and the Spirit: Romans 8:17-27
281 The Cost of Discipleship: Embracing the Cruciform Life
280 Hope in Judgment: Exploring Isaiah 7-12 on The Daily Grind
279 You Are A Chosen People A Royal Priesthood A Holy Nation..
278 Embracing Divine Rhythms
277 The Venerable Bede: the Forgotten Father of English History
276 Alcuin of York - Unsung Hero of European Education
275 Isaiah's Question and God's Response
274 Breadcrumbs to Eternity: John Bonham’s Faithful Journey
273 Unchained Hope: Living and Dying for Christ
272 Embracing Peace in the Midst of Anxiety
271 Goodness and Grit: A Father’s Legacy
270 A Year of Daily Grind: Reflections and Revelations
269 Beyond Boundaries: Embracing the True Essence of the Good Samaritan
268 Eternal Priorities: Jesus’ Questions That Reshape Our Lives
267 Taking Up Your Cross: Unpacking Luke 9:23
266 Questions of Faith: The Path of True Discipleship
265 Hosea: God’s heart is to heal and to save
264 Healing Questions: The Compassionate Inquiry of Jesus
263 Questions of Intent: Uncovering the Heart with Jesus
262 Questions of Faith: The Identity of Jesus
261 Inquiry Over Answers: The Transformative Power of Jesus’ Questions
260 The Cautionary Tale of Jehoash: Power, Self-Sufficiency, and Wise Counsel
259 Bible Misinterpretation: Is Your Reading Individualistic?
258 Settler vs. Pioneer Theology - Are You Free?
257 Beyond "Don't Say OMG": The True Meaning of Taking God's Name in Vain
256 PHIL 4:13 I Can Do All Things Through A Bible Verse Taken Out of Context
255 Called & Chosen: Following God with Elisha (2 Kings 2-9)
254 The Kingdom of God is a Party (Rebroadcast)
253 Good Losers: Examining Early Christian Resilience (Rebroadcast)
252 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (Replay)
251 The Challenge of Forgiving Your Enemies: Lessons from Corrie Ten Boom
250 Restoration Over Escape: Rethinking Heaven in the Gospel
249 Faithful Ambassadors: Wrapping Up Season One with Gratitude and Grace
248 Discipleship in the Daily: Living the Great Commission
247 Countercultural Christians: Lessons from the Early Church
246 Unifying Faith: The Apostles’ Creed and Christianity
245 From Elijah to Elisha: Ancient Lessons
244 From Cross to Crown: The Crucifixion and Resurrection
243 Three-Fold Office of Jesus (replay)
242 Embracing the Compassion of Jesus
241 The Misunderstood Jesus
240 Elijah's Journey: The Power, Authority and Overcoming Fear and Discouragement
239 Seeking the Kingdom: A Journey with Chrysostom
238 Unpacking Forgiveness: A Dive into Matthew 6:14 through Chrysostom’s Homilies
237 Exceeding Righteousness: A Journey through John Chrysostom’s Teachings
236 The Kingdom Within: Exploring Matthew 5:3 with John Chrysostom
235 Consequences of Good and Evil Leadership: 1 Kings 14-16
234 Paul's Prayers in Colossians: Power of Communal Prayer
233 Prayer for Growth and Knowledge: Paul's Heart in Philippians 1:9-11
232 Experiencing the Fullness: Unpacking Paul's Prayer in Ephesians 3
231 Praying with Paul: Unlocking Spiritual Wisdom and Revelation
230 Solomon's Obedience and Disobedience
229 Hungering for Righteousness: The Key to Fulfillment
228 Jesus' Radical Vision of the Kingdom
227 Loving Our Neighbors in Times of Conflict: Praying for Palestine and Israel
226 The False Self: Lessons from Nebuchadnezzar's Transformation
225 John and Mariza Solomon Dedicates the Temple
224 Unpacking Micah 6:8 - The Blueprint for Living Faith
223 Navigating Faith in a Multicultural Society
222 Victory Beyond the Tomb
221 Eclipsing Truths: Unveiling the Lies We Believe
220 Unraveling the Rapture: A Biblical Perspective
219 Using Scripture to Build Up, Not Tear Down
218 Unveiling Modern Idols: What’s Taking God’s Place?
217 Beyond Red and Blue: Finding Hope in Jesus Amidst Election Season
216 The Resurrection: Answer to Everything
215 John & Mariza: Solomon's Ascendancy
214 The Nature of Divine Love: Reflecting on Maundy Thursday
213 Beyond Labels: Embracing the Simons in Our Lives
212 Relying on Jesus: Beyond Material Giving
211 Clearing the Temple: Challenging Comfort and Complicity – Mark 11
210 King David: Mercy, Consequences, and Redemption
209 What Do You Think Is the Worst Sin?
208 Gratitude in the Face of Blessings
207 The Parables of Jesus: Separating Fact from Fiction
206 Don't Miss Out: Embracing the Kingdom
205 J.B. Phillips: Serendipities of Bible Translator
204 Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
203 La Di Dog: Faith Lessons from Canine Companions
202 Unmasking Counterfeit Religion
201 A Journey through Psalm 1
200 The King's Table 2 Samuel 9
199 Dead to Self, Alive in Christ: How to Live in the Kingdom of God
198 Killing the Red Lizard: Surrendering to Transformation
197 Accepting the Daily Cross: Following Jesus
196 The Servant's Greatness
195 Cutting Off What Causes Stumbling: A Lenten Reflection
194 Confronting Irritability: Lessons from Mark 8
193 Unmasking Hypocrisy: A Conversation About Faith. Mark 7
192 The Good Shepherd: Unpacking the Miracle of Feeding the 5000
191 Mark 3: Are You in Jesus' Family
190 Divine Promises and Human Obedience: Unveiling David's Legacy
189 Healing and Forgiveness: A Journey of Faith
188 Embracing God's Presence: Breaking Free of Quiet Time Guilt
187 Finding Comfort in Psalm 77: From Lament to Praise
186 Journeying with Jesus: Baptism, Temptation, Preaching
185 Defeating Giants: The David and Goliath Story
184 Finding Rest in Jesus: Practical Applications from Matthew 11:28-30
183 Reflecting on Ash Wednesday and Jesus' Call to the Sinners
182 Why We Do Lent: My thoughts from growing up Southern Baptist
181 Praying Through Bars: Lessons from Paul's Letter to the Colossians
180 The Heart of the Matter: From Judges to Kings
179 From Illusion to Prayer: The Journey Inward
178 Unveiling Our True Selves in Christ
177 Transforming Within: The Lifelong Journey of Becoming Christ-like
176 Divine Alignment: Whose Side Is God On
175 Stones of Remembrance Joshua 3-4
174 Lost in Translation: Y'all, You, and the Bible
173 Prayer in Action: Turning Faith into Deeds
172 The Undragoning of Eustace: Lessons in Transformation
171 An Unshakeable Anchor
170 Unveiling the Purpose Behind the 10 Commandments
169 Treating Others The Way Jesus Treated Me
168 The Power of Authentic Community
167 Interconnected Faith: Paul's Heart for the Church
166 Loving One Another: Beyond Church Attendance
165 Lessons from Corrie Ten Boom: the Challenge of Forgiving Your Enemies (REBROADCAST)
164 Unveiling Grace: The Syrophoenician Woman's Encounter with Jesus
163 The Cry of the Savior: A Meditation on Psalm 22 and the Cross of Christ (New Brew & Sharpen, REBROADCAST of Enrich)
162 Beyond Dogma: Essence of Genuine Christianity
161 Unpacking MLK's Dream: Color-Blind Fantasy or Color-Brave Reality?
160 Unveiling God's Covenant: The Significance of Passover in Exodus 12
159 Being Ready: Unpacking 1 Peter 3:15
158 The Way: Rediscovering the Path to Life
157 Unpacking Ephesians 2:8: The Gift of Grace
156 Navigating Life's Path: Trusting in Proverbs 3:5-6
155 Walking by Faith: Leading Others to Jesus
154 Distracted by Jesus
153 Authentic Prayer in an Age of Fakery
152 Unmasking Our Prayers
151 Prayer: Seeing God in Everyday Moments
150 From Betrayal to Blessing: Unraveling the Joseph Narrative
149 Living Sacrifices: Embracing Love, Freedom, and Purpose
148 Ambassadors of Hope: Sharing the Good News in a Desperate World
147 Lighting Up the Darkness: Be a Message of Hope
146 Merry Christmas
145 Bethel Blessings: Jacob's Encounter and God's Global Plan
144 Living Out Koinonia: A Call to Christian Unity
143 Endurance: The Marathon of Faith
142 The Gift of Waiting
141 God Has Not Forgotten Us: Mercy, Covenant, and Promises
140 The Sacrifice of Abraham: Unraveling the Mystery and Meaning
139 Wenceslaus: The Good King's Winter Journey
138 Unwrapping the Nativity: From Catacombs to your Christmas Decorations
137 Unwrapping Yule: Tracing Origins of Christmas Traditions
136 Unwrapping Isaiah 9:6: Beyond Christmas - A Year-Round Revelation
135 God’s Promise to Bless All Nations Through His People: Abraham
134 Shepherds, Kings, and the Ultimate Lamb: Unveiling the Divine Tapestry
133 Emmanuel: God With Us Beyond Christmas
132 Unveiling Forgotten Voices: Simeon and Anna in the Christmas Tale
131 Joseph's Journey: Kindness, Surrender, Obedience, and Integrity
130 John and Mariza discuss the structure of the Bible
129 Christmas Myth Busting: Unwrapping Nativity Misconceptions
128 The Scandal of the Manger
127 John 1:14 The Incarnation: God with Us
126 Joyful Living: Celebrating the Alleluia Life
125 Gratitude Roots: A Thanksgiving Tale from Ancient Israel
124 The Kingdom of God is a Party
123 John 3:16 – The Radical Inclusivity of Whoever
122 The Ultimate Love: Unpacking John 15:13
121 Harmony in Guidance: Navigating Corporate Disciplines Together
120 Joy Unveiled: Finding Gratitude in the Routine
119 Gifts from Above: Unpacking the Wisdom of James 1:17
118 Practical Christian Spirituality
117 From Vienna: A Journey with Scott Holly
117.5 BONUS Full Interview with Scott Holley
116 Holy Expectancy: Cultivating the Discipline of Worship
115 Navigating the Shadows: Unraveling American Evangelical Views on Israel-Palestine
114 Alcuin of York - Unveiling the Unsung Hero of European Education
113 The Venerable Bede: Unveiling the Forgotten Father of English History
112 Whose Side Is God On?
111 The Power of Confession: Finding Forgiveness and Healing in the Christian Journey
110 Psalm 100:Slowing Down and Reflecting on Gratitude
109 Finding Strength in Romans 8:31: If God is for Us, Who Can Be Against Us?
108 Embracing Your Saintly Identity
107 Choosing to Serve the Lord
106 Discipline Eight - Service
105 Following Jesus
104 Finding Strength in 1 John 4:4
103 Shaping Your Reality: Seeing Jesus Through Faith
102 The Power of Risky Prayer
101 Celebration of Discipline Seven - Submission for Freedom
100 Faith, Gratitude, and Laughter: Celebrating 100 Episodes with Mariza, Carla and John
098 Faith, Friendship, and Fun: A Conversation with Mariah Ables
099 John and Marci: A Journey of Faith, Love, and Laughter
097 Good Losers: Examining Early Christian Resilience
096 Finding Fulfillment and Freedom Through Solitude
095.5 John and Mariza: Psalm 139 and more Part 2
095 John and Mariza: Psalm 139 and more Part 1
094 The Bible is Written FOR You, Not TO You
093 Seeing Clearly: Being 'In Christ'
092 Unrestrained Worship: Mary's Priceless Sacrifice
091 Simplicity: A Path to Spiritual Freedom
090 Finding Faith Amidst Ruins: Exploring Psalm 74
089 Andrew: Bringing People to Jesus
088 You Are A Chosen People, A Royal Priesthood, A Holy Nation..
087 Prophet, Priest, and King - The Three-Fold Office of Jesus: A Path to Freedom from Sin
086 Cultivating Joy Through Study: Celebration of Discipline Week 4
085 Wisdom in Finite Days: Unlocking the Meaning of Psalm 90:12
084 Misquoting the Bible: Common Phrases That Aren't Quite Scriptural
083 The Genesis of Everyday Phrases from the Bible
082 Taking Up Your Cross Daily: Understanding Luke 9:23
081 Discipline of Fasting: Nourishing the Soul
080 Filled With All the Fullness of God: Paul’s Prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21
079 Discovering God's Power in Everyday Life: Lessons from Gideon:
078 Repentance, Redemption, and Charles Spurgeon's Wisdom: Psalm 51
077 Living with Purpose: The Pursuit of Affluence vs. Jesus' Teachings
076 Celebration of Discipline: Prayer
075 Honesty and Mystery in Psalm 60: Wrestling with Emotions and Truth
074 Gathering for Praise: A Vision of Unity in Revelation 7:9-10
073 Unlocking the Parables: Insights from the Kingdom of Heaven
072 Table-Flipping Jesus: Lessons for Today
071 Biblical Meditation: A Good Discipline
070 Psalm 51: David's Song of Repentance and Redemption
069 The Anatomy of Irritability and the Path to Love
068 Interconnected Faith: Paul's Heart for the Church
067 Unveiling Grace: The Syrophoenician Woman's Encounter with Jesus
066 John 10:10 - Abundant Life: Exploring the Greek Words for 'Life' in the New Testament
065 Psalms '40' with Mariza
064 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
063 How to Love Your Enemies
062 Be Perfect: Love Your Enemies
061 Loving Our Enemies: A Radical Call to Christlike Character
060 God's Hug: Exploring Psalm 34 with John& Mariza
059 Fixing Our Gaze on Jesus Hebrews 12:2
058 The Christian Life: Not hard…Impossible!
057 Lessons from the Waiting Room: Being Present in the Moment
056 The Prayer of Examen: A Tool for Knowing God and Yourself Better Psalm 139
055 Mariza and John discuss 23rd Psalm
054 The Cry of the Savior: A Meditation on Psalm 22 and the Cross of Christ
053 A Meditation on Psalm 16 and the Assurance of God's Presence
052 The Path of the Righteous and the Wicked: Reflection on Psalm 1
051 The Psalms: A Language to Engage God in Our Full Spectrum of Emotions and Experiences
050 The Lord's Prayer, A Template for Our Prayers (Sermon on the Mount with Mariza cont.)
049 Using God's Words to Fuel Our Prayers
048 Living in the Reality of Christ - Colossians 2:16-3:5
047 Walking in Jesus: Faith, Works, and Gratitude
046 Christ in You, the Hope of Glory
045 Matthew 6:1-4 The World IS Not A Stage
044 You Are Here: The Cosmic Map of Reconciliation Colossians 1:21-23
043 The Christ Hymn: A Poem of Wisdom and Redemption Colossians 1:15-20
042 Paul's Prayer for the Colossians
041 Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock: A Revelation for Our Lives
040 Sermon on the Mount with Mariza cont.
039 Anxiety Culture or Relaxed like Jesus
038 Timeless Wisdom: Relevance of the Minor Prophets.
037 Three Parables of God's Love (aka Lost Things)
036 Believing in Jesus and Following Jesus are NOT the same thing
035 Unpacking the Good Samaritan Story: Seeing Beyond the Surface
034 Questions Jesus Asked of Love
033 Questions Jesus Asked of Life and Faith
032 Questions Jesus Asked: Healing and Compassion
031 Questions Jesus Asked: Questions of Intent, Uncovering Hearts
030 Questions Jesus Asked: Who do you say I am?
029 Questions Jesus asked: What are you looking for?
028 Rediscovering Community: Seeing the Collective Message of Scripture
027 Reimagining Righteousness: Beyond Personal Morality
026 Living in God's Love: The Qualities of Jesus Followers
025 Lessons from Corrie Ten Boom: the Challenge of Forgiving Your Enemies
024 Praying for Power and Understanding: Embracing God's Truth, Hope, and Blessings
023 Theology: Are You a Settler or Pioneer?
022 Becoming a Bondservant: Surrendering to Jesus Christ
021 Taking God's Name in Vain: the True Meaning
020 Exploring the Beatitudes with Mariza
019 Rediscovering Jesus: Living Out Authentic Christianity
018 The Lord's Prayer: the Meaning and Themes
017 Cultivating a Praying Life: Moving Beyond a Segmented Prayer Routine
016 Walking the Path of Discipleship: Becoming More Like Jesus Every Day
015 Judge Not
014 Love One Another: The Radical Call to Live Like Jesus
013 Abundant Life in the Good Shepherd
012 I Can Do All Things Through A Bible Verse Taken Out of Context, looking at PHIL 4:13
011 Putting Romans 8:28 In Context: Understanding God's Plan For The Good In Our Suffering
010 You Should Never Read A Bible Verse
009 The Lost Sons and The Loving Father
008 Personal vs. Communal: Rethinking Our Relationship with Jesus and Each Other
007 Binge the Gospels: Unveiling the Richness of Jesus' Story
006 Discovering True Value in a World of Distorted Worth
005 From Hostility To Hospitality
004 Only the wounded can serve in love's name
003 You are God’s love letter to the world
002 Jesus is continuously praying for us
001 Learn the unforced rhythms of grace
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