The Washington Defender Podcast

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if your only debt to anyone was love? In a culture chasing power, what would happen if Christians chose to out love everyone in the public square—without surrendering one ounce of truth? In this devotional, we unpack why real love never coddles sin, never rejoices in unrighteousness, and yet remains relentlessly patient, kind, and hopeful. Stay with me as we explore how love based on truth could transform your family, your workplace, and our politics.  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble launches the series “Loving Neighbors, Not Thrones,” calling believers to pursue love for their neighbors rather than chasing political power. Drawing from Romans 13, John 13, and 1 Corinthians 13, it teaches that our only ongoing debt is to love, and that genuine love is fully truthful, refusing to rejoice in unrighteousness while remaining patient, kind, and free of bitterness. The message challenges listeners to “out love” those with opposing views in the public square—family, coworkers, and leaders—by speaking truth without compromise and extending grace like Christ does. It concludes with prayer for public officials and a charge to defend and advance biblical values through love grounded in God’s truth.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Imagine God breaking the arm of one of the most powerful empires on earth—on purpose. In Ezekiel 30, Egypt’s pride is shattered so that every nation will know He alone is Lord. What if God’s shaking of our culture today is the same kind of mercy-filled warning? Don’t wait for judgment to discover who He is.  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble walks through Ezekiel 30, where God pronounces judgment on Egypt and the surrounding nations to expose the emptiness of their pride and power. Again and again, God’s goal is clear: “then they will know that I am the Lord.” Pastor Brian connects this ancient prophecy to our moment, warning that God still topples idols and nations so people will turn to Him in repentance and faith. He closes by calling listeners to receive Jesus today, and to defend and advance biblical values in the public square.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  We are living in a moment where name‑calling replaces conviction and contempt replaces courage, especially when it comes to our elected officials. But Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 command us to do something radically different: to honor the very authorities we often disagree with. What would change in your heart, your home, and your social media feed if you treated every leader—from the president to the local cop—as someone made in the image of God? Lean in for a few minutes, and let’s rediscover what it means to give honor to whom honor is due.  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 to show that God Himself establishes governing authorities and calls believers to honor them—even when we deeply disagree with their worldview or decisions. Pastor Brian Noble contrasts today’s hostile, name‑calling political culture with a biblically rooted posture of respect, emphasizing that we must honor both the position and the person without compromising truth. He offers practical reflection questions about how we speak on social media, how we treat public servants, and whether we faithfully meet our obligations like taxes and bills as an act of honor. The episode ends with a prayer of repentance for dishonor and intercession for leaders like Governor Bob Ferguson and President Trump to encounter Christ and lead with wisdom under God’s authority.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if I told you the Bible commands you to fear government? Not the kind of fear that paralyzes you, but a holy reverence that protects society from chaos. Today we're diving into Romans 13 and discovering why God ordained government to wield the sword, punish evil, and push us toward righteousness. This will challenge everything you think about authority.  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 13's teaching on governmental authority, focusing on the biblical concept of "fear to whom fear is due." He explains that God established government as His minister to punish evil and praise good, creating a healthy reverence that dissuades people from wrongdoing. The devotional emphasizes that citizens should have both a holy fear of God and a reverence for government authority when it aligns with biblical righteousness. Noble acknowledges the tension when governments become corrupt but maintains that understanding this biblical perspective on authority is essential for Christians engaged in the public square.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if paying taxes wasn’t just a civic duty, but part of obedience to God?  In Romans 13, Paul says, “custom to whom custom,” tying tolls, fees, and taxes directly to our obedience to the Lord.  In a culture pushing ever-bigger government and so-called “equity,” how do Christians submit to authority without betraying Scripture?  Stay with me as we unpack when paying taxes is obedience to God—and when government steps into theft.  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 13 and what it means to render “custom to whom custom,” showing that taxes, tolls, and regulatory fees are part of a Christian’s obedience when government stays within its God-given role. It explains the difference between direct taxes and customs on goods and trade, arguing for limited, just taxation that funds punishing evil and shared essentials like roads and basic services. The message emphasizes willing submission to governing authorities—up to the point where obedience to man would mean disobedience to God. It challenges ideas of wealth redistribution as “equity,” calling Christians to be the most obedient citizens on earth, unless the state commands what God forbids or forbids what God commands.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Most of us feel frustration when we see how our tax dollars are spent, especially when government funds things that oppose a biblical worldview. But what if paying taxes could actually be an act of obedience to God when we see God behind legitimate authority? Jesus said, “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s,” calling us to both obedience and courageous advocacy. In this devotional, we’ll explore how to honor God with our pocketbook while pushing back against policies that fund evil instead of protecting the innocent.  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13 and Matthew 22 to show that governing authorities are established by God and that paying taxes, in the right context, can be an act of obedience to God. He argues that government’s God-given role is to punish evil and protect the innocent, not to indoctrinate children or fund abortion and unbiblical ideologies through taxation. While affirming Jesus’ command to “render to Caesar,” he urges believers to advocate for laws and leaders who align civil spending with biblical values. The episode closes by challenging listeners to examine their attitude toward taxes, pursue financial integrity, and pray for a limited, God-honoring government.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Where Are Our Davids?Have you noticed we’re in a battle of ideas, where woke ideology shouts in the public square while the church hides in its circle? In a culture that can’t decide between two genders or seventy‑two, God is still looking for men and women of courage, not cowards. This message calls out uncircumcised ideas, exposes fearful, apathetic religion, and asks a piercing question: will you live like Saul…or rise up like David? If you’re tired of compromise and confusion, this is your wake‑up call. This sermon challenges believers to recognize we are in a “battle of ideas” over worldview, courage, and the future of our culture. Drawing from 1 Samuel 17, the speaker contrasts Goliath’s “woke” arrogance and Saul’s fearful apathy with David’s courageous, God‑centered faith. He argues that much of today’s political correctness and wokeness first took root in a timid, people‑pleasing church and calls Christians to repent, leave their “church circle,” and step boldly into the public square. Throughout, he insists that biblical conviction, not silence or retreat, is the path to true transformation in communities like Pullman, Lewiston, and across Washington State.

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Is your obedience to government driven by fear of punishment—or true love for Christ? In this powerful devotional from Romans 13, Pastor Brian Noble reveals why a blameless conscience before God changes everything. Hit play now and transform how you submit to authority!  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 13:1-7 on submitting to governing authorities established by God. He challenges listeners: Is obedience motivated by fear of wrath or love for Christ, emphasizing conscience over mere compliance? Using Paul's defense before Felix in Acts 24, he urges honoring righteous government but prioritizing God if commands conflict, ending with prayer for leaders like Bob Ferguson and President Trump.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if God’s judgment doesn’t just fall from heaven…but comes through your local government? An avenger who bears the sword, not for nothing, to punish real evil and protect the innocent. In a culture obsessed with personal payback and political chaos, Romans 13 says vengeance is God’s—and He often channels it through civil authority. Stay with me as we ask: does that truth comfort you, or trouble you?  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13, especially the idea that governing authorities are “ministers of God” and “an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil.” Pastor Brian explains that government’s primary, God-given role is to promote righteousness, protect the innocent, and punish evil, not to push people toward ungodly behavior. He contrasts personal revenge—which Scripture forbids—with God’s delegated justice through civil institutions, warning against vigilantism and assassination attempts. The episode ends by calling Christians to surrender vengeance, forgive others, and pray that Washington State’s leaders would truly act as God’s ministers for good.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What happens when a nation falls in love with its own power and forgets who really owns the river, the land, and the glory? Ezekiel 29 shows God humbling Egypt—not just for Pharaoh’s pride, but because Israel trusted the wrong protector. Today, our own nation is tempted to say, “This is ours, we built it,” instead of, “God, You gave it.” As you listen, ask yourself: are we repeating Egypt’s mistake, or learning to bow before the Lord of all nations?  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble walks through Ezekiel 29, where God confronts Egypt and Pharaoh for claiming the Nile as their own creation and for becoming a false source of confidence for Israel. Pastor Brian explains how God used desolation and discipline so that “then they will know that I am the Lord” would be more than words—it would be history written on the nations. He connects Egypt’s fall and Israel’s misplaced trust to how modern nations, including the United States, often take credit for what God has given. The episode ends in a prayer of repentance, asking God to humble us, realign our trust, and teach us to honor Him as King of kings and Lord of lords  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if government stopped trying to be your parent, your pastor, and your provider—and simply did the one thing God actually assigned it to do: punish evil and protect the good? When the state truly “bears the sword,” criminals fear, families flourish, and the gospel moves forward without interference. But when justice is delayed, twisted, or ignored, evil explodes and ordinary people pay the price. In this devotion, we open Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 to ask: is our government aligned with God’s design—or running from it?  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 to show that God entrusts government with real authority for a primary purpose: to punish evil and praise those who do right. Pastor Brian contrasts that biblical role with modern government’s drift into benevolence, overreach, and “equity” metrics instead of equal justice under the law. He explains why a government that quickly and fairly applies the law restrains evil, protects freedom, and creates space for the gospel to advance. The episode ends with focused prayer for judges, upcoming Supreme Court appointments, and a return to swift, righteous justice in Washington state and beyond.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if “good government” isn’t what the polls say, but what God says? In Romans 13, Scripture calls civil leaders “ministers of God for your good” and gives a clear standard: justice, mercy, humility, and protection of the vulnerable. From Leviticus to Micah to Jeremiah, the Bible lays out how rulers should treat the poor, the powerful, and the defenseless—without favoritism, without fear. Stay with me as we unpack God’s definition of civic righteousness and what it means for how we vote, advocate, and pray.  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble explores Romans 13 and the idea that governing authorities are “ministers of God” called to pursue true civic righteousness. Drawing from Romans 12, Leviticus 19, Zechariah 7, Micah 6, Proverbs 12, and Jeremiah 29, it defines “good” as justice without partiality, defending the defenseless, hard work, and seeking the peace and welfare of the city. It challenges elected officials and believers alike to let God—not culture—define what is good in the public square, especially regarding the vulnerable, from the unborn to the elderly. The episode ends with a prayer for leaders, including President Donald Trump and other officials, to pursue biblical righteousness as they govern  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  "What if I told you the Bible calls government officials 'ministers of God'? Romans 13 makes this clear three times, yet most pastors won't touch it. If elected leaders are truly ministers of God, shouldn't they be held to God's standards? This changes everything about how we engage the public square.  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble, explores Romans 13:1-7, revealing that the Bible explicitly calls government officials "ministers of God" and "servants of God" three times. He argues that if pastors disciple other ministers of God, they should also disciple elected officials by teaching them biblical definitions of good and holding them accountable to God's standards. Noble challenges the church's avoidance of government stewardship, urging believers to engage elected officials with the same spiritual care they would give any minister, since all leaders will stand before God and give account. The devotional calls for revival in government and a burden to love and disciple officials across all political parties.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  If every hidden part of your life was exposed today, how would you feel about the scrutiny? Romans 13 says you can live with no fear of authority when you do what God calls good—not what the culture calls good. In this devotional, we’ll unpack how Scripture defines real goodness: justice, kindness, humility, and loving your neighbor as yourself. Discover how walking in God’s will gives you a clear conscience and boldness in the public square.  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble, explores Romans 13 and asks whether your life could withstand full exposure before God and governing authorities. He explains that we obey government when it calls us to what God defines as good, but we must never participate in what God calls evil, even if the state commands it. Drawing from Romans 12 and Micah 6:8, he shows that true goodness is justice, kindness, humility, and loving our neighbor as ourselves. The episode ends with a prayer to live boldly, do good in the public square, and honor Christ above all earthly powers.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  In a world where criminals walk free and the innocent live in fear, what did God actually design government to do? Is civil authority meant to coddle lawbreakers or courageously punish evil and protect the innocent? From Genesis to Romans 13, Scripture lays out a clear job description for rulers—and it’s much simpler than today’s bloated agenda. Stay with me as we uncover God’s original intent for law and order in our state and our nation  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble, teaches that God Himself instituted civil government with a primary purpose: to punish evil and protect the innocent. Drawing from Romans 13, Genesis 2–3, and Genesis 9, Pastor Brian Noble argues that righteous authority acts as God’s minister, restraining wickedness while preserving personal liberty. He contrasts this biblical design with modern Washington State policies, warning that government has drifted toward coddling lawbreakers instead of confronting them. The episode ends with prayer for elected officials to return to God’s standard of law, order, and justice.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  “Everyone loves the idea of pushing back against authority—but what if your rebellion is actually against God Himself? In this devotional, we’ll explore when resisting government is sin, and when obedience to God demands you stand up and say ‘no.’ If you’ve ever wondered where that line is, you can’t afford to miss this.  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble, unpacks Romans 13:1–7 and asks a hard question: When you resist authority, are you really resisting God’s design for government? Pastor Brian Noble explains that persistent rebellion against rightful, righteous authority is ultimately rebellion against God. At the same time, he shows from Scripture—like the Hebrew midwives in Exodus and end-times warnings—that when government commands you to do evil, you must obey God rather than man. Using examples from Washington state and biblical stories like Korah’s rebellion, he calls believers to honor God-ordained authority while courageously refusing any command that contradicts God’s Word.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  In Ezekiel 28, there was a king who thought he was a god—rich, powerful, untouchable… until God Himself said, “You are just a man.” The fall of Tyre and the judgment on Sidon are a warning to every leader, every nation, and every one of us who trusts in pride, power, or riches instead of the Lord. Yet in the same chapter, God promises to regather Israel, restore His people, and show the world that He alone is God. Listen in as we explore how this ancient prophecy calls us today to repentance, humility, and faith in Jesus Christ.  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble, walks through Ezekiel 28, where God judges the king of Tyre for pride, idolatry, and trusting in riches instead of the Lord. It connects that warning to modern leaders and believers, reminding us that government officials are servants, not kings, and that human power always has limits. The episode also covers God’s judgment on Sidon and His promise to regather and secure Israel in the land He gave to Jacob. Throughout, the message calls listeners to repentance, to trust the righteousness given through Christ, and to live out biblical values in the public square today.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Romans 13 says obey the governing authorities—but in Washington State, who is that really? Is it the governor, the attorney general, or someone else entirely? In this episode, we open the Washington Constitution and discover that ultimate civil authority is not a politician, but a document under God—and what that means when leaders ignore individual rights, sanctuary laws, and your God‑given liberties.”  In this episode, Pastor walks through Romans 13:1–7 and asks who the true “governing authority” is for Christians living in Washington State. Pastor Brian Noble argues that, in a constitutional republic, ultimate civil authority lies in the Constitution itself, under God, with all political power inherently residing in the people and only delegated to elected officials in limited ways. He shows how Washington’s Constitution, together with the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution, defines and limits the roles of the legislature, governor, and courts, highlighting how sanctuary policies and COVID restrictions violated both constitutional protections and Romans 13. The episode ends with a prayer for leaders like Bob Ferguson and Donald Trump, and a call for believers to defend and advance biblical values while insisting on equal application of the law.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  God is the one who establishes every nation, every boundary, and every governing authority. He designed government to punish evil, reward good, and create space for people to seek Him. In this devotional, we look at Romans 13 and Acts 17 to see how God is sovereign over nations and why that matters for how we live in the public square. Let this truth shape the way you see your country, your leaders, and your own calling today.  In this episode, Pastor Brian teaches from Romans 13 and Acts 17 to show that all governing authorities and nations are established by God. He explains that God sets their times, their boundaries, and their purpose: to punish evil, praise those who do good, and create an environment where people can seek Him. The devotional emphasizes that while not everything a government does is good, God remains sovereign over every nation and calls His people to respond with obedience to Him first. Listeners are encouraged to see their placement in a specific nation as intentional from God and to steward that nation by advancing biblical values in the public square.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Have you ever wondered why God allows flawed, even corrupt leaders to stay in power? What if every president, pastor, CEO, and parent only holds borrowed authority? In this short devotional, we’ll see how Scripture says all authority is delegated by God, and why that means every leader will give an account. Stay with me as we explore how God’s sovereignty over rulers can transform your cynicism into prayer and trust.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, explores the biblical truth that all earthly authority is delegated by God, drawn from Romans 13, John 19, Habakkuk, Jeremiah, and 2 Kings. Pastor Brian Noble explains how God can use even evil rulers, like Nebuchadnezzar, as instruments in His larger purposes without endorsing their sin. He applies this to modern leaders—including Trump, Netanyahu, and officials in the United States and Israel—emphasizing that each will give an account before God for how they used their authority. Listeners are challenged to view government through a providential lens, replacing political cynicism with prayerful trust in God’s sovereignty over nations..  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What do you do when your government calls evil good and good evil?  Romans 13 tells us to submit to governing authorities—but what about when those authorities demand we disobey God?  From golden calves to killing babies, Scripture is packed with examples of evil governments and faithful believers who said “no.”  Listen in as we explore when it’s time to stand up, fear God, and refuse to bow.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, unpacks Romans 13 and asks when Christians must refuse to submit to corrupt governing authorities. It contrasts “good” government with “evil” government using biblical examples like Jeroboam’s golden calves and the Hebrew midwives who defied Pharaoh’s order to kill baby boys. The message challenges believers to fear God above rulers, to reject any command that contradicts Scripture, and to be salt and light in the public square. It ends with prayer for government leaders, including specific petitions for their salvation and for a recovery of righteousness, life, and religious freedom.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  When is a Christian called to submit to government—and when is it time to say “no more”?  Romans 13, Jeremiah 29, and 1 Peter 2 give us a clear roadmap for living as exiles who still seek the good of our city.  Stay with me as we unpack how to honor God, respect authority, and stand firm when government calls evil “good.”.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, explores what it means to live in subjection to governing authorities while keeping God’s commands first. Drawing from Romans 13, it explains that government is intended by God to reward good and punish evil, not to compel people to do wrong. Using examples from King Asa in 1 Kings 15 and Israel’s exile in Babylon in Jeremiah 29, it shows how believers can seek the welfare of their city even under imperfect rulers. Finally, it addresses moments like COVID-related restrictions on worship, arguing that when government commands disobedience to God—such as forbidding assembly—Christians must obey God rather than man.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if the chaos in our culture isn’t random—but rooted in how we respond to authority? In this devotional, we walk through six God-given authorities that shape your family, your church, your work, and even the public square. You’ll be challenged to ask, “Where do I resist being told what to do—and what is God saying about it?” Lean in for a few minutes that could realign your heart and how you engage the world around you.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, launches a new series on “Governing Authority” from Romans 13, exploring how all true authority ultimately comes from God. Pastor Brian walks through six basic authorities—God, personal responsibility, family, church, civil government, and workplace—and shows how each one is designed for our good when rightly ordered under Scripture. He emphasizes that there are biblical limits to every human authority, and that we must obey God rather than people whenever they command what is evil. The episode ends with a prayer for teachable hearts and a call to defend and advance biblical values in the public square.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What happens when a nation thinks it’s too rich, too secure, and too connected to ever fall? In Ezekiel 27, God takes down Tyre, the economic superpower of its day, in a single devastating lament. Their ships, their trade, their confidence—all swallowed by the sea. Join me as we ask: could what happened to Tyre happen to us?  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, we walk through Ezekiel 27 and God’s lament over Tyre, a stunningly wealthy port city that believed it was “perfect in beauty” and untouchable in its security. Pastor Brian reads the chapter almost in full, highlighting Tyre’s global trade network and its central place in the ancient world’s economy. Yet despite its power, God judges Tyre for its pride and its mistreatment of Israel, bringing its wealth, ships, and soldiers down into the heart of the sea. The episode closes in prayer, asking God to keep us from trusting in our own prosperity and to anchor our hope in Christ alone as we defend and advance biblical values in the public square.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Have you ever been so wronged that revenge felt like the only honest response? What if your greatest injustice is actually your greatest opportunity to become more like Christ? In this devotional, we’ll look at Cain, Joseph, and the words of Jesus to discover how to stop evil from conquering your heart and start overcoming evil with intentional, costly good. Stay with me, because this perspective could completely change how you face the next injustice in your life.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, explores Romans 12:17–21 and asks where evil is threatening to overcome your heart, calling you instead to overcome evil with good. Drawing from Cain and Abel, it shows how ignoring God’s counsel lets sin crouch at the door of your life, while obedience lifts your emotions and honors God. Then, through Joseph’s long journey of repeated injustice, it reveals the power of shifting from an earthly view of pain to a heavenly view where God uses evil for good. Finally, it unpacks Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5 about turning the other cheek, going the second mile, and loving enemies as an intentional, Christlike way to face injustice without becoming bitter.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if God’s plan for your enemies isn’t payback, but outloving them? Imagine feeding the coworker who undercut you, or offering a “cup of water” to your loudest critic. In this devotional, we unpack Romans 12 and discover how to overcome evil with good without ever compromising truth. Stay with me and learn how God can turn your conflicts into powerful testimonies.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, explores Romans 12:17–21, showing how God calls believers to respond to enemies with practical love instead of revenge. Pastor Brian explains what it means to “feed” and “give a drink” to those who oppose us, from coworkers to political adversaries, while holding firmly to biblical truth. He emphasizes that mercy and compassion never require compromising God’s standards, but changing how and where we deliver truth. The episode ends with a prayer to outlove our enemies and to defend and advance a biblical worldview in the public square.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What do you do when evil hits close to home and everything in you screams for payback? Romans 12 says, “Never take your own revenge,” but that doesn’t mean ignoring injustice or watering down truth. In this devotional, we’ll look at what it really means to leave room for the wrath of God while still standing boldly in the public square. Stay with me and discover how to hand revenge back to God, walk free from bitterness, and overcome evil with good.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, unpacks Romans 12:17–21, focusing on God’s declaration, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay.” Pastor Brian Noble challenges listeners to stop taking revenge into their own hands in politics, work, and everyday life, and instead trust God’s holiness and justice. He explains that only God can perfectly balance wrath, mercy, and grace, and that believers are called to overcome evil with good, not retaliation. Listeners are invited to release their grievances to the Lord, forgive those who wronged them, and defend biblical values without bitterness.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if God is calling you to be a peacemaker, but not a peace faker? In a culture demanding “peace at all costs,” Scripture says that sometimes real peace is actually impossible. In this devotional, I’ll show you from Romans 12 why you must overcome evil with good without ever compromising truth.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, unpacks Romans 12 and asks a hard question: how do you bring peace to real evil without sacrificing truth? Pastor Brian Noble explains why “peace at all costs” never works, using Scripture, global examples, and his experience in peacemaking and reconciliation. He shows that believers are called to do everything possible to live at peace, while refusing to lie, compromise, or ignore sin. Listeners are challenged to become true peacemakers—grounded in the cross, motivated by grace, and active in healing divisions in the public square.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  In a culture that calls evil good and good evil, how do you stand your ground without becoming bitter yourself? Discover why every public battle starts as a spiritual battle, and how God’s strength—not yours—equips you to face the darkness. Learn what it means to put on the full armor of God, love your enemies, and overcome evil with good in Washington and beyond. Stay with me as we unpack Romans 12 and step into the public square with courage and conviction.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, rooted in Romans 12, explores how to respond to real evil in our culture without repaying evil for evil. Pastor Brian Noble calls believers to define good and evil by God’s word, not by the shifting standards of the public square. Drawing on Isaiah 5 and Ephesians 6, he emphasizes that every earthly conflict is first a spiritual battle that must be met with the full armor of God. Listeners are urged to stand firm, out-love rather than out-debate opponents, and boldly defend biblical values in Washington and beyond.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Are you quietly letting pride call the shots in your heart? In this devotional, we dive into Romans 12 and Philippians 2 to expose how a haughty spirit blinds us to the people God loves. Discover why Jesus’ humility is the model for how we treat the lowly, the hurting, and even those who oppose our worldview. Let God confront your pride and reshape how you live in the public square today.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, walks through Romans 12:9–16, focusing on God’s call to reject a haughty mind and to be of the same mind, united in love and purpose. Drawing from Philippians 2, it highlights Jesus’ humility as the pattern for believers who must regard others as more important than themselves. Listeners are urged to associate with the lowly, engage even those who oppose their worldview without compromising truth, and remember that it is God—not us—who exalts. The episode ends in prayer, asking God to humble our hearts so we can defend and advance biblical values with Christlike love.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Today we’re stepping onto a glittering ancient ship—a city so wealthy and beautiful, it thought it could never fall. But Ezekiel 27 shows how pride quietly rotted its hull until one day, everything sank in a single storm. If God could turn Tyre’s glory into a heap of rocks, what might unchecked pride be doing in our own lives today? Stay with me as we ask a hard question: where is your pride steering you?  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, walks through Ezekiel 27, God’s lament over the wealthy port city of Tire and its stunning pride. Pastor Brian paints Tyre as a magnificent ship—rich, powerful, and “perfect in beauty”—that is ultimately shattered and sunk by God’s judgment. He warns that wealth, success, and outward splendor can subtly inflate our pride, even as we claim to follow God. The episode ends with a call to repent of self-reliance, give all glory to Christ, and boldly defend biblical values in today’s culture.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if the first step to changing politics isn’t winning an argument, but entering someone’s joy and pain?  In a culture that demonizes “the other side,” have we forgotten that every person is made in the image of God?  In this devotional, discover how rejoicing with those who rejoice and weeping with those who weep can reshape both your heart and the public square.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, explores Romans 12 and other key scriptures to call believers back to genuine love, empathy, and sympathy in a polarized political culture. It challenges listeners to see opponents not as labels—Democrat, Republican, progressive, conservative—but as people created in God’s image who need the gospel more than a political victory. Listeners are urged to rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep, bear one another’s burdens, and restore those in sin with a spirit of gentleness and self-examination. The episode concludes by urging believers to walk in compassion like Jesus, pray for laborers in the harvest, and go out to defend and advance biblical values in the public square.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if the insults, lies, and pressure you’re facing aren’t a sign that God has abandoned you, but proof that you’re standing for righteousness? In a culture that calls evil good and good evil, Jesus says you are blessed when you’re attacked for agreeing with Him. Discover how to stop firing back, start blessing those who oppose you, and walk into the public square with a clear conscience and unshakable hope  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, unpacks how followers of Jesus can tangibly bless those who insult, oppose, or persecute them—especially in today’s political and cultural battles. Drawing from Romans 12, Matthew 5, and 1 Peter, it calls believers to reject revenge, speak truth without defensiveness, and pray for the salvation of their opponents. Listeners are urged to see suffering “for the sake of righteousness” as a mark of blessing, not failure, keeping an eternal perspective when culture pushes back. The episode ends with a prayer for courage to stand for biblical values in the public square while keeping hearts soft, tongues from evil, and Christ set apart as Lord.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  When culture mocks your faith, will you cave—or persevere in tribulation? In this Washington Defender devotional, Pastor Brian Noble exposes the spiritual battle behind attacks on family, gender, and biblical truth in our state. Discover why real revival starts not in Olympia, but in your own heart—and how prayer, courage, and hospitality can transform the public square. Stay with this message and get fired up to defend and advance biblical values in Washington.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, unpacks Romans 12, calling believers in Washington to persevere through cultural tribulation while holding firmly to biblical truth. He highlights growing pressure against Christian families, biblical creation, two genders, limited government, and God-given liberties, urging listeners not to compromise but to endure with courage. The message insists that true cultural change begins with revived hearts, devoted prayer, and practical care for the body of Christ, not with complaining or political maneuvering alone. Listeners are challenged to pray for elected officials, care for the hurting, show tough-love hospitality, and boldly defend and advance biblical values in the public square.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Are you tired of lukewarm faith in a culture that’s boiling over with confusion?  In this short devotional, discover how God can turn your tepid heart into a rolling boil of Holy Spirit fire, right in Washington’s public square.  Hear why your hope can’t rest in politicians, parties, or policies—but in Jesus Christ alone.  Listen in and be challenged to stand firm, serve boldly, and spread hope instead of despair.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, walks through Romans 12:9–13, calling believers to diligent, fervent faith instead of lukewarm Christianity. He uses the picture of water coming to a rolling boil to illustrate how the Holy Spirit wants to heat up believers’ hearts for serving the Lord. Listeners are urged to reject defeatism about Washington, remember that their hope is in Jesus rather than elected officials, and stand strong for God-given, inalienable rights in the public square. The episode ends with a prayer for revival, boldness, and the salvation of leaders across every level of government.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  In a culture obsessed with being first, what if your greatest impact came from quietly honoring others instead of promoting yourself? Today’s devotional from Romans 12 shows how family-style love, brotherly affection, and simple “thank yous” at work and in public can transform hearts and even the public square. If you’re tired of division and hungry for a Great Awakening in everyday life, listen in and discover how intentional honor can become your daily mission.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, unpacks Romans 12, calling believers to a tender, family-like devotion and genuine brotherly love that is visible to the world. It challenges listeners to intentionally honor specific people this week—from coworkers and friends to unseen workers like cleaners or wait staff—by noticing them and rejoicing in what God is doing in their lives. The message confronts jealousy and self-focus, inviting listeners instead to celebrate others, serve in the public square, and let their love prove that Jesus is Lord. It closes with a prayer that God would turn believers into channels, not reservoirs, of His love, mercy, and grace as they defend and advance biblical values.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Are you loving people the way God defines love—or just echoing what culture calls love? In a world that blurs good and evil, Scripture draws a bold line and calls us to choose a side. This devotional exposes hypocritical love, names what God calls evil, and calls you to cling fiercely to what is good. Listen in and let your worldview realign with God’s word, not the headlines.  Pastor Brian Noble in this devotional from Romans 12:9–13 unpacks what it means to “let love be without hypocrisy, abhor what is evil, and cling to what is good.” It contrasts authentic, 1 Corinthians 13 love with a love that talks one way but willfully lives another. The message walks through biblical examples of what God calls evil, warns against calling evil good and good evil, and urges believers not to compartmentalize their faith from their public life. It ends by calling listeners to be salt and light in the public square, aligning their entire worldview with God’s word and holding tightly to what God says is good.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Today’s Old Testament Tuesday takes you into Ezekiel 26, where God brings down a powerful trading empire that mocked Jerusalem. Tyre trusted its wealth, its walls, and its pillars—but God sent Nebuchadnezzar to scrape it down to bare rock so “they will know that I am the Lord.” This same God still humbles pride and defends His covenant people today. Lean in and let this sobering chapter search your own heart.  Pastor Brian Noble walks through Ezekiel 26 and God’s judgment on Tire, a wealthy seaport that gloated over Jerusalem’s fall and trusted in trade and power instead of the Lord. God announces He will use Nebuchadnezzar and many nations to batter down Tyre’s walls, strip its riches, silence its songs, and turn it into a bare rock in the sea. The fall of Tyre shocks the surrounding coastlands and becomes a vivid warning that proud powers sink, but God’s glory and His covenant people endure. Pastor Brian closes by calling listeners to reject pride, walk in obedience, and boldly advance biblical values in the public square today.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Today is good FRIDAY! Are you joyful that others have different gifts than you—or secretly jealous? What if your everyday work as a contractor, nurse, business owner, or stay‑at‑home parent is actually a spiritual gift from God? In this short devotional, discover how Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12 reveal that your unique abilities are grace‑gifts meant to transform the public square, not just Sunday mornings. Get ready to celebrate the way God wired you—and to use it boldly for His glory today.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional explores Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12, showing that every believer has Godgiven gifts that differ according to grace. Pastor Brian explains that gifts are not earned or confined to church settings; everyday roles like contractor, mechanic, manager, or doctor can become spiritual gifts when offered for God’s glory. Listeners are challenged to stop neglecting their gifts, celebrate the uniqueness of others, and boldly use their talents in the public square as part of the body of Christ. The episode ends with a prayer, asking God to send believers into the harvest field to defend and advance biblical values.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  This Easter isn’t just a holiday; it’s the day death lost its power and Jesus proved it by walking out of the grave. In one moment, the cross became your freedom papers and the empty tomb your proof. If you’ve ever wondered whether your sin, addiction, or past is too much, this message will show you that Jesus already conquered it. Lean in and discover how His resurrection means real victory in your life today.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, walks through Matthew 28 and 1 Corinthians 15 to show how Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection, and appearance form the core of the gospel. It explains that the empty tomb and eyewitnesses are the evidence that Christ truly rose from the dead and that His resurrection begins the defeat of sin and death. Listeners are urged to see how this victory applies personally, breaking chains like addiction and bondage and offering a brand new life in Christ. The episode ends with a prayer commissioning believers to celebrate their freedom and boldly live out biblical values in the public square.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if the burial of Jesus is actually one of the strongest proofs that He truly died—and rose again? From a rich man’s new tomb, to a sealed stone, to unbelieving Pharisees begging for guards, every detail screams: this was no stunt. In this powerful devotional, see how prophecy, enemies of Jesus, and even the grave itself testify that His death was real and His resurrection is certain   Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, walks through Matthew 27, showing how Joseph of Arimathea, a rich disciple, buries Jesus in his own new tomb and how the Pharisees secure it with a seal and guards. It connects these details to Old Testament prophecies in Psalm 16 and Isaiah 53, and to Jonah’s three days in the fish, highlighting that Jesus’ body would not see decay and that a rich man would be involved in His burial. The message emphasizes burial as concrete evidence that Jesus truly died, even acknowledged by His enemies, and explains that death, burial, resurrection, and appearance are the four core parts of the gospel. It then applies this to repentance, calling listeners to “bury” their old sins and leave them behind, and ends with a prayer of gratitude for Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice.   We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if the details of Jesus’ crucifixion were written hundreds of years before He ever walked the earth? Mocking crowds, pierced hands and feet, garments gambled away—all predicted in stunning detail, then fulfilled on the cross. In this short devotional, discover how Old Testament prophecy and New Testament history collide at Golgotha, and why it all points to a Savior who died for you today.  Pastor Brian Noble walks through Matthew 27 and connects the crucifixion of Jesus to powerful Old Testament prophecies in Psalms, Isaiah, and Zechariah. It shows how specific details—mocking, beating, piercing, casting lots for His clothes, and His cry “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”—were foretold centuries in advance. The message then calls listeners to respond personally, urging them to place their hope, trust, and whole lives in Jesus, who died for their sins. It closes with a prayer for salvation and a charge to defend and advance biblical values in the public square.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if your ordinary day at work is actually part of God’s extraordinary plan? You’re not just one person grinding it out alone—you’re a vital member of the body of Christ, called, gifted, and sent into the public square. In this short devotional, discover how seeing yourself as part of one body with many members can transform how you show up at church, at home, and on the job. Listen in and step into your God-given role with fresh confidence.   Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, unpacks Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, and John 17 to show how believers are many members but one body in Christ, each with a unique God-given function. Using the imagery of a team and the human body, it encourages listeners to stop comparing, stop judging others’ roles, and faithfully steward the specific calling God has given them. The message emphasizes that unity in the body of Christ is how the world comes to believe that the Father sent Jesus. Listeners are then commissioned to step into the public square with confidence, knowing Christ is in them, they are in Christ, and they carry biblical values wherever they go.   We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  In a culture screaming “make it all about you,” what if the real danger isn’t low self-esteem, but thinking you’re a bigger deal than you are? Today, we’re asking a hard question: In what ways are you tempted to think too highly of yourself instead of with sound, biblical judgment? Discover how pride quietly poisons your family, your work, and even your politics—and how God’s grace can reset your mindset. Stay with this devotional and let Romans 12 reshape how you see yourself, your calling, and the public square.   Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional from Romans 12:1–3 challenges listeners to examine where pride and arrogance have distorted how they see themselves, especially in the public square. It explains that both “I’m better than everyone” and “I should be better by now” are forms of false pride that ignore God’s grace and sovereignty. Pastor Brian urges men in particular to take a sober spiritual inventory of their private, family, business, government, and church lives, asking whether they are truly living for God’s glory rather than centering everything around themselves. He concludes by reminding listeners that God has allotted each a measure of faith, calling them to faithfully use what they have instead of envying someone else’s “measuring cup.”   We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  If you’re a podcaster, public speaker, or voice in the public square talking about Israel, you might be closer to God’s judgment than you think. In Ezekiel 25, God warns nations who clap, stamp, and say “aha” over Israel’s discipline that His vengeance is coming for them next. This isn’t about politics; it’s about how a sovereign God defends His chosen nation and purifies His bride, the Church. Before you hit “publish” on your next hot take, maybe it’s time to ask: Are you siding with God—or against Him?   Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, walks through Ezekiel 25, where God rebukes the Ammonites, Moabites, Edom, and the Philistines for mocking and taking vengeance on Israel while God was disciplining His own people. The message warns modern voices—especially podcasters and public communicators—that celebrating Israel’s failure or denying her special place invites God’s judgment and vengeance. It emphasizes that God is sovereign, has a chosen nation and a bride, and does not take lightly those who rejoice over the rebellion or suffering of His people. The episode closes with a call to humility, holiness, love for Israel, and tender hearts that grieve over sin rather than gloat over it.   We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Every day, the culture is fighting to shape your thoughts, but God has called you to something higher. What if you could step into the public square unshaken, like a tree firmly planted by streams of living water? In this devotional, discover how to renew your mind, delight in God’s Word, and respond to Washington’s brokenness with courage, wisdom, and love. Lean in—this may change the way you think, speak, and stand for biblical values today.   Pastor Brian Noble explores how a renewed mind in Romans 12 transforms not only personal life, but also the public square in Washington State. Drawing from Psalm 1 and Proverbs 1, it calls believers to reject the counsel of the wicked, delight in God’s Word, and meditate on Scripture day and night so they can stand firm like a well‑rooted tree. Listeners are challenged to fear God, pursue wisdom, and refuse the world’s tactics of anger, intimidation, and violence, even in political and cultural battles. The episode ends with a prayer and a charge to go out and defend and advance biblical values with both bravery and compassion    We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Where do you feel the strongest pressure to fit in with this culture instead of following Christ? In this Romans 12 devotional, discover how to stop being pressed into the world’s mold and start living transformed by the renewing of your mind. Learn how to let God shape you, not the lust of the flesh, the eyes, or the pride of life. Be equipped to prove God’s good, acceptable, and perfect will right where you live, work, and serve.  Pastor Brian unpacks Romans 12:1–2, calling believers to resist being conformed to this age and instead be transformed by the renewing of their minds. Using 1 John 2, it contrasts loving the world with serving the world through the gospel, love, and public-square engagement. Listeners are urged to examine where the world is shaping them, to lean into God’s anointing, and to cultivate a biblical inner conversation. The episode ends with a prayer for transformed minds and a charge to defend and advance biblical values in the public square    We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if the most powerful thing you could do today was die… to yourself? In Romans 12, God calls you to become a “living sacrifice” — a living dead thing — dead to pride and sin, but fully alive to the Holy Spirit. Imagine your everyday life in the public square becoming real worship, not just your Sunday singing. Stay with this devotional and discover what areas of your life are still resisting God’s altar.  Pastor Brian launches the “Transformed Living: A Romans 12 Roadmap” series, calling believers to present their bodies as a living and holy sacrifice to God. Pastor Brian explains that because everything is from God, through God, and to God, believers are not spiritual orphans but are invited into a living, active faith. He unpacks God’s mercy throughout Romans and shows that being a “living dead” person means dying to self while living fully to the things of the Holy Spirit in the public square. The episode ends with a prayer and a challenge to lay down pride and defend and advance biblical values so others can be drawn to Jesus.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if every trial, every attack, every curveball in your life was actually being filtered through the hand of Almighty God? What if the pressure you feel today is the very thing God is using to shape your character and display His glory? In this short devotional, discover what it really means to live “from Him, through Him, and to Him” in the public square, even when life squeezes you. Lean in—this might change how you see every battle you’re facing.   Pastor Brian unpacks Romans 11:33–36, showing that all things in a believer’s life are from God, through God, and ultimately for God’s glory. Pastor Brian explains that even trials and spiritual attacks are allowed through God’s hand to develop endurance and character, much like the story of Job. He contrasts the pain of earth with the hope of heaven, calling listeners to respond to hardship by glorifying God instead of cursing Him. The message also ties God’s sovereignty over Israel and the Church together, ending with a prayer for the Jewish people to see Jesus as Messiah and a charge to defend biblical values in the public square.   We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/ 

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Are you living like God needs your advice? Today’s devotional is a wake‑up call: God has no counselor and He does not answer to us. When nations, governments, and even our feelings try to play God, they always fall short. Lean in for a bold reminder that He is the potter, we are the clay—and it is incredibly freeing not to be God.  Pastor Brian unpacks Romans 11 and Isaiah 40 to show that God’s wisdom, power, and sovereignty place Him far above every nation and every human opinion. It confronts the lie that government, culture, or personal feelings can take God’s place, especially in debates over identity and authority. Listeners are reminded that God needs no counselor, owes humanity nothing, and yet offers mercy, grace, and salvation in Christ. The devotional ends in prayer, calling believers to humble themselves under God’s rule and to defend biblical values in the public square.    We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/