What if your faith grew most when you stopped checking boxes and started following the Father’s lead? We open John 5 and sit with the uncomfortable beauty of Jesus healing on the Sabbath, claiming equality with the Father, and redefining “w...

Thirst can hide in plain sight. A full schedule and an empty soul can exist in the same person, and that’s why the story of the Samaritan woman still cuts to the center: Jesus meets us at the well we’ve been visiting for years and offers a sour...

Ever felt the pull to be recognized more than to be faithful? We open with John 1 to reset the center: the Word who was with God and is God, the true Light that no darkness can hold. From there, we track John the Baptist’s stunning restraint—re...

Love with a spine—that’s what we explore as we walk through 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 and trade soft slogans for a tested standard. Paul sets the tone: spiritual gifts impress, but without love they’re noise. Then we slow down and let each phrase wo...

We challenge the comfort-first mindset that keeps believers inside four walls and trace a path from Emmaus to Exodus: linger with Jesus when He lingers, then move when His presence moves. Stories from crusades, church life, and the wilderness s...

Ever felt caught between “love believes all things” and your gut telling you something’s off? We dive into that exact tension, unpacking how to love people fully without turning off discernment. Drawing from years in high-threat security work a...

We connect Luke 20’s Cornerstone with Daniel 2’s stone cut without hands and trace how posture before Jesus determines whether we’re broken and rebuilt or crushed by pride. Activity without relationship, identity shaped by adjectives, and build...

Have you ever wondered if God has a GPS for your life? That morning cup of coffee and time in Scripture might reveal more than you think.During a busy week when words seemed scarce, a simple breakfast and Bible study sparked profound in...

We continue to explore the concept of EDC (everyday carry) from both physical and spiritual perspectives, examining the tools we should have on hand when leaving home. Taking inventory of our spiritual toolbox helps us rediscover capabilities w...

Have you been raised in a passive, complacent church culture that shies away from concepts like spiritual warfare? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, we challenge the notion that Christian faith should be passive and non-confrontati...

We explore the concept of Spiritual EDC (Everyday Carry) and how to apply tactical preparedness principles to your spiritual life. Just as you wouldn't leave home without essential physical items, we discuss the spiritual tools and practices th...

Charlie Kirk's assassination marks a pivotal moment that demands our complete attention. This wasn't merely a political killing—it was martyrdom, a spiritual attack against kingdom work that threatens the powers of darkness. For those paying at...

The wilderness speaks if we're willing to listen, offering profound spiritual lessons through ancient sequoias, challenging hikes, and the beauty of creation.• Mariposa Grove's giant sequoias teach that sometimes God uses different vehi...

Have you ever had someone in authority criticize your work when they've never actually done your job? This all-too-common scenario reveals something profound: when people face situations they don't understand, they often mask their insecurity w...

C-Dub shares his transformative journey to Yosemite National Park, where he hiked 43.6 miles and experienced profound spiritual lessons while connecting with family legacy and God's presence.• Walking 23 miles in a single day—almost dou...

Caught between speaking up and staying silent? You're not alone. This powerful exploration of Psalm 26:4-5 tackles one of scripture's most fascinating paradoxes: "Do not answer a fool according to his folly" immediately followed by "Answer a fo...

We explore the concept of "Spiritual ADHD" and how discerning God's true purpose for our lives requires focus, patience, and spiritual maturity. • Identifying people's true capabilities versus forcing them into roles they're not gifted ...

Have you ever found yourself exhausted from fighting battles that never seem to end? The problem might not be your effort, but rather that you're fighting the wrong enemy.Proper identification of what we're truly facing is perhaps the m...

God offers remarkable grace for those whose spiritual timelines don't align with conventional expectations, as seen in Paul's description of himself as "one born out of due time" and in the Second Passover provision.• Numbers 9 reveals ...

Remember watching a movie as a child that terrified you, only to revisit it as an adult and wonder what you were so afraid of? That transformation happens when experience replaces naivety with understanding. This same principle applies profound...

The podcast examines what it means to make a lasting spiritual impact versus being like "unmarked graves" that people walk over without realizing, as Jesus described the Pharisees in Luke's Gospel.• Contrasting a "black sheep" church fo...

Growth requires change—a truth that applies just as powerfully to our spiritual journeys as any other area of life. Walking around my lake community recently, I found myself reflecting on a neighborhood Bible study I attended years ago and the ...

We examine what it means to make a lasting impact versus gaining temporary prestige through a challenging Scripture in Luke 11 where Jesus compares the Pharisees to unmarked graves that people walk over without noticing.• Scripture that...

C-Dub shares a self-described "stupid story" about heroes passing on, memories of Hulk Hogan, and an absurd church confrontation over wrestling storylines. The narrative weaves through personal reflections on lost mentors, charismatic church ex...

Military specialized units often face misunderstanding from conventional leadership, much like Christians with unique callings encounter confusion within institutional church settings.• Some spiritual callings aren't meant to operate un...