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Goodly Talks
by Goodly
Welcome to Goodly Talks, a podcast where seekers find faith and believers find growth.Are you searching for meaning and purpose? Feeling lost on your spiritual journey? Or maybe you're a dedicated Christian wanting to nurture your faith and go deeper? Goodly Talks is for you.Each week, we share powerful messages from our Sunday service that are clear, engaging, and easy to understand, regardless of your background or experience. We open up scripture, explore relevant topics, and provide answers for the problems you're facing today.Our mission is twofold:1. To guide those searching for faith towards a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.2. To equip believers with practical tools and insights to help them grow in their faith and make a positive impact on the world.Whether you're a seeker, a new believer or a seasoned Christian, Goodly Talks offers something for everyone:- Simple yet profound messages: We make complex topics a
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Joseph 2: Potiphar's house
In this episode, we continue our series on the life of Joseph by following his journey from betrayal into slavery, and eventually into the house of Potiphar, where Scripture repeatedly reminds us that “the Lord was with Joseph” even when his circumstances suggested otherwise. Along the way, we explore the tension between God’s providence and life’s painful realities, what it means to experience private victories before public ones, and how seasons of obscurity, unfairness, temptation, false accusation, and waiting can become the very places where God forms character and prepares us for what’s ahead. Through Joseph’s story, we’re reminded that God wastes nothing, that He is still at work even when we cannot see it, and that what feels like going in circles may actually be preparation for something greater.Send us a text!
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Joseph 1: into the pit
In this opening episode of a new series on Joseph, Alyn revisits a familiar story with fresh eyes, uncovering details that are easy to miss when you think you already know how it goes. Starting with Joseph’s deeply complicated family, he explores themes of favoritism, dysfunction, jealousy, and betrayal, setting the stage for one of Scripture’s most powerful stories of endurance and redemption. This episode invites you to step into the tension of Joseph’s story without rushing to the ending, and to consider how God meets us in seasons where life feels uncertain, unfair, or unresolved. If you’re navigating disappointment, family complexity, or simply wondering what God is doing in your story, this conversation will help you hold on, endure, and rediscover hope.Send us a text!
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Harvesting hope
In this message, AJ continues her series on hope by exploring how to actively grab hold of it in the middle of real-life uncertainty, disappointment, and waiting. Drawing from Lamentations, Hebrews, and Romans, she shows how hope is not passive but anchored in God’s unchanging character, His faithfulness, and His promises, even when emotions waver. Through honest stories, biblical insight, and the powerful practice of “memory stones,” she invites listeners to remember what God has done, resist the downward spiral, and hold steady through life’s storms. This episode offers practical and deeply personal encouragement for anyone struggling to believe again, reminding us that hope grows as we remember, hold on, and lean on both God and each other.Send us a text!
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Growing hope
What do you do when hope feels thin? In this episode, AJ explores how hope is planted, strengthened, and sustained over time through Scripture, the Holy Spirit, trust, and community. With honesty and warmth, she speaks to anyone walking through disappointment, delay, grief, or uncertainty, reminding us that hope is not pretending everything is fine, but anchoring ourselves in the character of God while He works, even when we cannot yet see it.Send us a text!
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Church membership Q&A
After a short break for Holy Week, we wrap up our series on church membership by answering real questions from our community. In this episode, Alyn talks about how to discern which church to commit to, what membership at Goodly actually means, how spiritual gifts grow and mature, why elders matter, and why Goodly is taking its time in appointing them. Along the way, he unpacks the heart behind membership, not as pressure or performance, but as clarity, commitment, and a shared life of discipleship. If you’ve ever wrestled with belonging, church hurt, leadership, or what it means to truly plant yourself in a local church, this conversation offers a thoughtful framework for thinking through those questions.Send us a text!
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The majesty of Jesus
On Easter Sunday, this message explores the majesty of Jesus through His death, resurrection, and exaltation. Alyn shows how Christ’s majesty is revealed not only in His divine authority but in His humility, obedience, and final victory over sin and death. Because of Jesus we can live free from condemnation, trust Him in the middle of suffering, and walk with the hope that whatever road we are on can be transformed by His presence.Send us a text!
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The beauty of Jesus
In this message, Alyn reflects on the final days of Jesus’ life and what they reveal about who He truly is. Not just what He did, but how He lived under pressure, knowing the cross was only days away.From humility to compassion, from service to comfort and care, this is a look at the kind of King Jesus actually is.If your picture of Jesus has ever felt harsh, distant, or demanding, this message offers a different lens. One rooted in Scripture, shaped by the Gospels, and centered on the beauty of His character.Send us a text!
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What is church for?
On this episode, Alyn and AJ explore a big question: what is the church actually for? They unpack four broad purposes of the church: proclaiming the gospel, making mature disciples, cultivating worship and the presence of God, and building a community where people are encouraged, strengthened, and cared for. This is a message about more than attending church. It is about belonging, growing, and helping build a church that is biblically truthful, intellectually honest, and emotionally present.Send us a text!
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The kind of church we want to build
What would it look like to actually do church with Jesus present? Alyn unpacks a striking scene from Mark 2 and lets that story set the vision for what Goodly is trying to be, walking through five values that shape Goodly's culture: being presence-led, welcoming the questioning and curious, building real community through genuine connection, creating space for the kind of risk that leads to faith, and helping people grow into everything God has called them to. Then AJ unpacks the things that have shaped them personally as leaders: the Father heart of God, the goodness of God, the power of the Holy Spirit, and a serious commitment to emotional and relational health. This one is for anyone trying to find a church that feels like home, or trying to understand what Goodly is actually about.LinksWhat's so good about a presence-led church?Why we love the questioning and the curiousA community built on connectionThe type of risk that leads to faithGrowing into the fullness of what God's called youThe Father Heart of GodThe goodness of GodThe gifts of the Holy SpiritEmotional & relational healthSend us a text!
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Is church membership biblical?
In the first message of a new series on church membership at Goodly, Alyn and AJ explain how people tend to relate to church at different levels of involvement, why none of those levels carry more value than another, and why membership still matters biblically. They also share the story of how Goodly began and the heart behind building a church shaped by both the Word of God and the Spirit of God.LINKSProphecy, money, and authority (without the manipulation) Transition - a podcast from Alyn & AJ We're starting a church* - a podcast from Alyn & AJSend us a text!
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When leaders fall
In this episode, Alyn addresses the rising wave of church leader scandals and the disorientation many believers feel in the aftermath. Rather than focusing on specific situations, he explores the deeper issues underneath the crisis: the gap between spiritual gifting and spiritual maturity, the pull of cognitive dissonance that makes us defend what should be confronted, why this painful pattern is not new, and how exposure can actually be the mercy of God at work. Rooted in Scripture and ending with communion, this message makes space for grief while calling listeners back to a steady truth: while the church may be shaken, Christ is not.Send us a text!
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Developing spiritual disciplines
We’re closing our series by talking about reward. In 1 Timothy 4, Paul says physical training has value, but training for godliness is better, bringing benefits in this life and the next. In Matthew 6, Jesus highlights three simple disciplines that carry reward when practiced the right way: giving, prayer, and fasting. Not for applause. Not for performance. But for intimacy with the Father who sees in secret. If you’ve ever wondered whether the struggle of spiritual discipline is worth it, this episode is your invitation to find out.Send us a text!
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How are your relationships?
After last week’s unrecorded real-time breakdown of a conflict and reconciliation, Alyn revisits the heart of the conversation and finishes what was left unsaid. This episode explores the crucial difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, why forgiveness is non-negotiable for followers of Jesus, and why reconciliation requires mutual ownership and wisdom. Drawing from Scripture and the relational model of Jesus, Alyn unpacks how not all relationships carry equal access, how to steward your emotional boundaries without guilt, and how fluidity in relationships is healthy. Ultimately, the conversation zooms out to the greatest reconciliation of all: God reconciling us to Himself through Christ.Send us a text!
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Goodly Online Service - January 25, 2026
Due to winter weather, we are gathering online this week, and we’re so glad you’re joining us from wherever you are.In this message, Alyn and AJ step away from our current series to share a personal testimony of God’s faithfulness across seasons of uncertainty, waiting, and stretching faith. What began as an impossible situation became a reminder that God often invites us into more than we can see, plan, or comfortably manage.Through stories of risk, provision, prophetic encouragement, and patient obedience, this message is meant to stir hope and trust, especially for anyone who feels stuck between a promise and its fulfillment.If you’re in a season of waiting, wrestling, or wondering what God is doing next, this morning is for you. We believe God is still speaking, still leading, and still at work for our good.Send us a text!
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Where to store your treasure
This week, we look at what Jesus calls “unrighteous mammon” and why money is one of the clearest tests of the heart. In Matthew 6 and Luke 16, Jesus is not chasing our cash, he’s exposing what we trust, what we fear, and what we actually serve. We talk about “first,” why it shows up all through Scripture, how tithing functions as a heart-check (not a fundraising tactic), and how to shift from an earth-first mindset to an eternal one. If you’ve been burned by manipulative teaching on money, this is meant to bring clarity and peace while staying honest with Jesus’ words.Link to tithing episode.Send us a text!
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How to guard your heart in a divided world
Scripture says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” But what does that actually mean, and why does it matter so much?In this episode, we look at why guarding your heart is essential to finishing well in this life and preparing for eternity. Drawing from Proverbs 4 and Ephesians 4, Alyn names the specific things Scripture says steal our peace—bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, slander, and unforgiveness—and how easily they take root, especially in tense and divided times.Rather than shutting down or hardening our hearts, this teaching calls us to practice what actually protects them: kindness, tenderness, forgiveness, and the peace of God that guards both heart and mind.If you feel like your peace has been leaking, this episode offers a clear, biblical framework for recognizing what’s draining it and how to guard your heart without losing it.Send us a text!
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Transition is your training ground
Every January brings pressure. New goals. New habits. New expectations. And for most people, those expectations collapse almost as quickly as they arrive.This message reframes the start of the year away from resolutions and toward attunement. Rather than asking how to become better, it asks a quieter question: what might the Holy Spirit already be inviting us into?Using Paul’s warning in 1 Corinthians 10 and the story of Israel in the wilderness, this teaching explores transition as a normal and necessary part of spiritual formation. The desert was not a mistake. It was where trust was tested, idols were exposed, and dependence was learned. This message is an invitation to slow down, listen more carefully, and make faithful adjustments as we live between salvation and eternity. Not to strive harder, but to stay awake to what God is forming in us right now.Send us a text!
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The power of your testimony
On the final Sunday of 2025, Alyn and AJ set aside the usual sermon to host a testimony service, inviting the church to share what God has done in their lives over the past year. Several people share meaningful moments from the year: renewed spiritual connection and courage to show up, a quiet healing from high blood pressure, freedom from church trauma and panic attacks, God’s kindness in major life logistics and timely family moments, and restored joy after past disappointments. The service closes with a written testimony celebrating sobriety and God’s patient faithfulness. If you need a boost of encouragement, this episode is for you!Send us a text!
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Advent week 4: love
This is the final message in our Advent series, focusing on love.Rather than trying to convince anyone that God loves them, this talk explores why many of us already know that but still don’t live from it. We look at how shame, performance, and avoidance quietly shape our inner lives, and how easily the love of God can become familiar but disconnected from real experience.Using familiar passages of scripture, this message invites a slower, more honest posture. One where we stop striving, stop numbing, and learn how to stay present with God instead of running from ourselves.This is a Christmas message, just maybe not the soft-focus one you were expecting.Send us a text!
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Advent week 3: joy
In week three of Advent, we focus on joy, the kind that meets us in the middle of mess, fatigue, and unmet expectations.Looking at Luke 2 and the shepherds’ encounter with the angels, we reflect on why God chose the overlooked and weary to hear the good news first, and what that reveals about who Jesus came for. We also turn to Isaiah 35, a powerful picture of deserts coming to life and tired hearts being strengthened.This episode is an invitation to receive the joy Jesus came to give, to trust that He meets us where we are, and to believe that even the driest places can flourish again.Send us a text!
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Advent week 2: peace
In this Advent message, Alyn moves from the first candle of hope to the second candle of peace. Looking at Micah 5 and Isaiah 9, he explores how Israel expected a Messiah who would bring peace through power, yet Jesus came to bring a deeper peace by dealing with the real enemy, sin.Alyn highlights two kinds of peace Jesus offers. First is peace with God — the salvation that settles our souls. Second is the often overlooked gift of peace for our minds and hearts in the middle of fear, anxiety, and everyday pressures. He shares his own story of learning to receive that peace and a powerful testimony from a friend who experienced supernatural peace at the end of his life.If you’re longing for calm, clarity, or steady ground this season, this Advent episode invites you to meet Jesus as the Prince of Peace in both the big picture and the everyday moments of your life.Send us a text!
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Advent week 1: hope
In this Advent message, AJ revisits a season many of us enjoyed growing up without fully understanding. She explains how Advent is more than candles and carols. It is a four week invitation to remember that Jesus arrived and that He will arrive again.AJ shares the origins of Advent, the meaning behind its candles, and the history that shaped the tradition. She also speaks honestly about the tension many people feel heading into Christmas. Hope and joy often sit right beside grief, disappointment, and unanswered questions. Instead of using Scripture to avoid how we feel, she shows how God meets us in the middle of all of it.Drawing from Isaiah, Romans, and even the staggering math behind fulfilled prophecy, AJ reminds us that our hope is anchored in someone steady, intentional, and faithful. As Advent begins, she invites us to step toward hope again by trusting the One who holds every promise.If you are entering the season carrying expectation, loss, gratitude, or a mix of everything, this conversation will help you breathe, refocus, and rediscover why hope does not disappoint.Send us a text!
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The presence of God
In this message Alyn explores one of the most overlooked parts of the Christian life: living in the presence of God. He talks about the difference between knowing truths like “God is omnipresent” and actually encountering the manifest presence of God in a way that reshapes your decisions, your peace, and your everyday life.A trip to a conference in Belfast wrecked Alyn’s nice, tidy theology and launched him into a 20-year journey of learning to host God’s presence in ordinary life.If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more to life with God than facts, sermons, and good intentions, this message will help you step into what’s actually available and leave you with four practical steps for more of his presence.Send us a text!
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The freedom God grants
In this final part of our four week series on the kindness of God, we tackle a big question: what are we supposed to do with all this freedom God gives us?Alyn teaches what it means to be “able not to sin” and why our choices genuinely matter and discover that the wisest use of agency is to offer it back to God by serving Him and others in love. Alyn also unpacks the shift from “I should obey” to “I want to obey,” highlighting how the Holy Spirit reshapes desire as each person takes their next small step of obedience.If you have ever wrestled with church control, guilt driven serving, or the fear of “messing up” your freedom, this episode will help you see God’s kindness, trust your agency, and take your next small step of obedience.Send us a text!
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The sovereignty of God (is the kindness of God)
Part three of our series on the kindness of God explores a big question: how do God’s sovereignty and our human agency fit together? We look at Scripture that exalts God’s rule over all things and then watch how He still asks, invites, and honors real choices. From the story of Hezekiah in 2 Kings 20, we see a God who knows the end from the beginning and often uses our agency as the means to His ends. If you are facing something that feels immovable, this episode will help you engage your agency and pray with faith.Send us a text!
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Prophecy, money, and authority (without the manipulation)
In this episode, Alyn continues exploring the kindness of God—this time through the lens of human agency. From how we handle prophetic words, to how we give, to how we relate to leadership, Scripture reveals a God who doesn’t control but invites. Alyn shows that true freedom in Christ means taking responsibility for our discernment, generosity, and trust. Discover how God’s kindness is revealed not only in His mercy but also in His decision to honor your agency and how that changes the way we walk with Him.Send us a text!
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The kindness of God (and the gift of agency)
Many Christians know about the severity of God but have missed the beauty of His kindness. In this message, Alyn unpacks what it means to live both biblically truthful and intellectually honest—without losing sight of God’s heart. Exploring how divine sovereignty and human agency work together, he shows that God doesn’t override our choices but invites us into partnership. Through the story of blind Bartimaeus and a deeply personal testimony about debt and redemption, this episode reminds us that God’s kindness isn’t passive—it’s an active invitation to ask, trust, and receive.Send us a text!
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The Lord's Prayer
In this episode, AJ walks us through the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6 and what it reveals about God’s heart toward us. Before Jesus ever gives us words to pray, He reminds us of who we’re praying to—a good Father who already knows what we need. From that foundation of peace and relationship, AJ explores each line of the prayer: how to approach God with confidence, invite His kingdom into our world, depend on Him for daily provision, extend forgiveness, and live free from worry. This is a practical, hope-filled look at prayer that centers our hearts on trust rather than striving.Send us a text!
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Salt and light (the sermon on the mount)
Ever feel like your faith has gone a little flat? Like you’re trying to live right, but the spark just isn’t there?This week, AJ picks back up in the book of Matthew and unpacks Jesus’ words about being the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Through vivid first-century imagery and honest reflection, she helps us see what Jesus was really saying... that following Him isn’t about performance or perfection, but about letting His presence bring flavor, warmth, and light into our everyday lives.If you’ve ever wondered how to stay “salty” when life feels dry or how to shine when you’re weary, this episode will help you rediscover what it means to walk with Jesus in a way that’s real, bright, and full of hope.Send us a text!
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Faith after hurt
In this message from 2 Timothy 1:5–8, Alyn explores Paul’s deeply personal letter to Timothy and the challenge to “fan into flame the gift of God.” What does that mean for us when our faith feels dim or when following Jesus has left us hurt, disappointed, or weary?Whether you’re rebuilding after disappointment or simply needing a spark of hope, this episode invites you to reignite your faith, remember your spiritual inheritance, and take one gentle step back toward Jesus.Note: we had the power go out twice in this message so if the audio quality is a little bit off, that's why.Send us a text!
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The Beatitudes: blessings in the midst of tension
In this episode, AJ unpacks the Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression, Jesus turns expectations upside down by blessing the poor in spirit, the meek, the merciful, and the peacemakers. Discover how this message of hope, humility, and kingdom living still speaks directly into our own struggles and tensions today.Send us a text!
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Just Jesus
This week was heavy. Tragedy, violence, and division flooded our nation and our newsfeeds, leaving many of us feeling shocked, angry, and heartbroken. In this episode, we wrestle honestly with grief and confusion while returning to the words of Jesus in Matthew 22:37–39.At the core of the Christian life is a simple but radical call: Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself. But who is our neighbor? And how do we love well in a culture marked by hostility, politics, and endless arguments online?Through Scripture and prayer, AJ helps us explore what it means to step away from division, cling to Jesus above all, and live out the fruit of the Spirit in real life. The hope for America (and for us) isn’t found in a politician or a party. It’s found in Jesus, just Jesus.Send us a text!
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The basics: the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment
We’ve reached the final stage of our series on the basics from Hebrews 6. This week we tackle the last two items on the list: the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment. These truths—while difficult—cut to the core of the human condition: every one of us will die, every one of us will rise, and every one of us will face judgment.Alyn explores what Scripture says about these eternal realities, why they matter for every person, and how they connect to the longing for justice that God has placed in our hearts.Whether these topics feel heavy or hopeful to you, they’re central to the Christian faith and to the hope we have in Jesus. The good news? Through Him, our eternal future is secure, and how we live now can echo into forever.Send us a text!
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A Goodly update
August was a wild month for Goodly! In just a few weeks, we welcomed a new board, signed a lease on a new building, and saw record levels of generosity. In this episode, Alyn reflects on what these changes mean for our community and how they point to God’s faithfulness. Drawing from Leviticus 8–9 and Romans 12 he unpacks the biblical theme of new beginnings and asks a simple but challenging question: What might God be asking you to lay down in order to step into your next season?Send us a text!
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The basics: laying on of hands
In this episode, we unpack one of the stranger-sounding things in the Bible: the laying on of hands. Why would the Bible call this a foundational practice? What does it mean for us today? We’ll explore Old and New Testament examples that show how God uses this act for impartation, healing, and commissioning. Along the way, we’ll see that what may sound odd to our ears actually carries incredible depth and power when understood biblically.Whether you’ve been in church all your life or you’re new to faith, this teaching will help you see why the laying on of hands is more than a tradition—it’s one of God’s appointed ways to release His Spirit and empower His people.Send us a text!
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The basics: baptisms
In this episode, we continue exploring Hebrews 6 and the “elementary teachings of Christ”—this week focusing on baptisms. While many think only of water baptism, the New Testament points to several: John’s baptism, water baptism, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and even the baptism of fire. Alyn unpacks what each means, why baptism is central to the life of a believer, and how the baptism of the Holy Spirit brings power for daily living. With personal stories, scriptural insight, and an honest look at what’s often overlooked, this message is both practical and challenging.Send us a text!
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The basics: faith
In Hebrews 6, we’re told to move beyond the “elementary teachings” of Christ and grow toward maturity. Last week, we explored repentance. This week, we dig into what it really means to place our faith in God—not just to get saved, but to keep living in faith every day.Alyn unpacks why so many believers have faith to be saved but not to live free, shares a deeply personal story of wrestling with fear and mental health, and offers three practical steps to grow in active, living faith. This episode is an honest, hope-filled invitation to trade cultural Christianity for a vibrant walk with Jesus that transforms both our present and our future.Send us a text!
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The basics: repentance
In this episode of Goodly Talks, Alyn kicks off a new series on the “elementary teachings of Christ” from Hebrews 6, starting with one of the most misunderstood topics in the church: repentance.With clarity, humor, and real-life examples, Alyn breaks down what repentance actually is and what it isn’t. Spoiler: it’s not about feeling bad enough or working hard to earn God’s approval. It’s a decision to agree with what God says is true and to walk in a new direction.You’ll discover how repentance leads to freedom, why it’s meant to be a lifestyle, and what to do when private repentance doesn’t seem to break the cycle. This message is full of grace, truth, and practical help for anyone ready to grow in spiritual maturity.Send us a text!
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State of the (Goodly) union
Alyn offers a heartfelt and transparent “State of the Union” address for Goodly, sharing the facts about where we’ve been, the feelings that come with building something from the ground up, and the focus we’re holding onto as we look to the future. From a financial report that reflects God’s faithfulness to the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to people we love, this episode is an honest reflection on what it means to follow Jesus together, especially in the in-between. Whether you’re part of Goodly or just tuning in from afar, this one’s for anyone navigating the tension between calling and completion.Send us a text!
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When God turns the lights off
In this episode Blake Jones takes us on a journey with stories of pride, disappointment, miraculous healing, and the deep ache of grief. Through testimony, ministry moments, and the story of Naomi and Ruth, the message is clear: even in bitterness, confusion, or burnout, God is still writing redemptive stories. Blake explores how subtle "disqualifications" creep in, why obedience still matters, and how staying close to God - even when it doesn’t make sense - can change everything. For anyone feeling disconnected from their calling or stuck in delay, this episode offers an invitation to encounter God again.Send us a text!
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Covenant: the way to God's promises
In this vulnerable message, Blake Jones explores the beauty and gravity of covenant: what it meant in the Old Testament, how Jesus fulfills it in the New, and what that means for our daily walk with God. We’re reminded that God’s promises are always mediated through covenant and that covenant comes with a call—to live set apart, to draw near, to remember who He is and who we are in Him.With honest reflections, raw stories, and a father’s heart, we’re invited to return to our first love, reconnect with the promises of God, and let His presence rewrite what we believe is possible.“If all He did was save me, it would have been enough.”Send us a text!
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What to do when God speaks
What do you do when you think God is speaking—especially through a dream, picture, or word? In this episode, we wrap up our series on the prophetic by talking about how to handle revelation with wisdom and humility. Whether it’s a word for someone else or direction for your own life, there’s a process to walk it out: asking questions, seeking interpretation, testing and weighing, and staying rooted in Scripture. We’ll also talk about how to recognize God’s voice, the best practice for sharing words with others, and how to grow in the prophetic. Plus, AJ shares stories from her own life—including the time a well-known pastor tried to set her up with a man she definitely wasn’t going to marry.Send us a text!
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Ruined forever (in the best way)
In this deeply personal message, Blake Jones invites us into his journey of rediscovering the gospel—not as theory, but as the life-altering truth that keeps pulling us back to Jesus. Using the parable of the prodigal son, Blake vulnerably shares how even years into following Christ, he found himself resonating with the older brother: frustrated, embittered, and believing the lie that God was withholding something good. With honesty, humor, and power, Blake unpacks the beauty of our humanity, the danger of spiritual familiarity, and the breathtaking grace of the gospel that levels all of us at the foot of the cross. If you’re weary, feeling disconnected, or just hungry for more of God, this message will reignite your flame.Send us a text!
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How to recognize God’s voice
Have you ever wondered if that random thought, dream, or gut feeling might actually be God speaking? In this message, Alyn continues our series on Hearing the Voice of God by unpacking the surprising and biblical ways God communicates—through Scripture, dreams, visions, impressions, and more. You’ll learn how to recognize revelation, why the Bible remains the ultimate filter, and how hearing God isn’t just for the spiritually elite. With humor, stories, and practical tools, Alyn helps us tune in to the voice that’s been speaking all along.Send us a text!
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A beginner's guide to prophecy
What is prophecy, really? In this episode, we unpack the beauty and simplicity of hearing God’s voice for others. Far from being weird or judgmental, true prophetic ministry reflects the heart of the Father—encouraging, uplifting, and full of love. We explore what Scripture says about prophecy, how everyone can grow in it, and why it’s more about building people up than calling them out. You’ll hear practical tools, biblical examples, and personal stories that show how prophecy is meant to bring hope, not hype. Whether you’re new to the prophetic or need a refresher, this is a fresh, empowering conversation for everyday believers.Send us a text!
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4 keys to hearing God's voice
This week’s episode is all about hearing God’s voice—not just in theory, but in your everyday life. AJ shares a foundational teaching (inspired by Dr. Mark Virkler) that changed her life and continues to shape how she connects with God today.You’ll learn:•Why even Jesus needed to hear the Father’s voice•How spontaneous thoughts might be God speaking•Four simple steps to practice “journaling with Jesus”•Why hearing God is more natural than you think•And how a trip to Walmart led to an unexpected prophetic momentWhether you’re brand new to hearing God or just need a fresh reminder, this episode will encourage you that God is speaking — and you can recognize His voice.Send us a text!
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This healing belongs to me
This week marks the final episode in our teaching series on healing—and it’s chock full of testimonies. From cancer disappearing mid-surgery to healing in prisons, checkout lines, and even cramped airplane galleys, we’re not just talking about healing anymore—we’re doing it!In this episode, Alyn shares personal stories that will inspire you to step out in simple faith and pray bold prayers. You’ll hear how obedience (even awkward, stumbling obedience) opened doors for miracles and salvation. You’ll also learn a simple four-line healing prayer you can use anywhere—from Starbucks to Walmart.If you’ve been nodding along these past few weeks, agreeing with the theology, but haven’t yet taken it for a test drive, this episode is your on-ramp. Don’t just listen. Try it.Send us a text!
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Lies that steal your healing
In this episode, Alyn dives deep into the common—but biblically unfounded—reasons many Christians give for why healing doesn’t happen. Drawing from the life of Jesus and powerful Scriptures that show He healed everyone, Alyn challenges misconceptions like “God’s teaching you a lesson” or “you don’t have enough faith.” You’ll hear a raw and honest message that’s both pastoral and theologically grounded—plus a miraculous testimony of a cancerous tumor that vanished after prayer. If you’ve ever wrestled with healing, faith, or the tension between belief and disappointment, this episode is for you.Send us a text!
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Why do some people not get healed?
Why doesn’t everyone get healed when we pray? In this episode of Goodly Talks, Alyn takes on the big question many of us are afraid to ask. The Bible is full of healing—Jesus modeled it, empowered His disciples to do it, and expected that we would too. So why doesn’t it always happen?With honesty and biblical clarity, Alyn explores four scriptural examples that might offer insight—but not doctrine—about why healing isn’t always immediate. From pride to unbelief, emotional interference to lack of anointing, each point is presented with scripture, real-life stories, and a reminder that mystery still has a place in faith.If you’ve ever struggled with unanswered prayer, this episode will help you stay grounded in truth without reaching for shortcuts.Send us a text!
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It's God's will to heal
Jesus didn’t just forgive sins—He healed bodies, too.In part two of our healing series, Alyn shows how Scripture links forgiveness and healing through the atonement. He unpacks why many churches shy away from teaching on healing—pointing to fear, bad theology, and discomfort with the supernatural—and why that needs to change.With real-time ministry moments and word-of-knowledge demonstrations, this episode invites you to lean into the messiness of obedience and embrace the call to do what Jesus did.It’s not about hype or formulas. It’s about obedience.Send us a text!
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Welcome to Goodly Talks, a podcast where seekers find faith and believers find growth.Are you searching for meaning and purpose? Feeling lost on your spiritual journey? Or maybe you're a dedicated Christian wanting to nurture your faith and go deeper? Goodly Talks is for you.Each week, we share powerful messages from our Sunday service that are clear, engaging, and easy to understand, regardless of your background or experience. We open up scripture, explore relevant topics, and provide answers for the problems you're facing today.Our mission is twofold:1. To guide those searching for faith towards a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.2. To equip believers with practical tools and insights to help them grow in their faith and make a positive impact on the world.Whether you're a seeker, a new believer or a seasoned Christian, Goodly Talks offers something for everyone:- Simple yet profound messages: We make complex topics a
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