Ezekiel 40–48 contains one of the most detailed and debated prophetic visions in the entire Bible: a future temple filled with precise measurements, gates, rooms, ordinances, and even sacrifices. What exactly is Ezekiel seeing, and how should C...

Many churches today focus heavily on the New Testament but rarely preach from the Old. What are we missing when the Old Testament is neglected?In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Rick Goertzen (Countryside Bible Church in ...

Many Christians find the Book of Revelation confusing or intimidating. In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Thomas Baber joins us to discuss how pastors and Bible teachers can faithfully preach and teach through this important boo...

Churches are called to unity, yet division remains one of the greatest threats to the local body. In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Steve Swartz of Grace Bible Church in Bakersfield, Califor...

Sexual sin rarely begins with a sudden fall—it develops subtly and progressively. In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, we examine why sexual sin must be addressed biblically and how it often follows a predictable spiral: desensitization,...

What does faithful, behind-the-scenes leadership in the local church really look like? In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastors Aaron Nicholson and Jesse Randolph sit down with Andy Frahm for a personal conversation about...

What does it really mean to be “saved by the blood of Jesus”?In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastors Aaron Nicholson and Jesse Randolph sit down with Pastor Kyle Swanson of Redeemer Bible Chu...

What is the “imputation of the active obedience of Christ,” and does Scripture actually teach it? In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson interviews Pastor Jesse Randolph at the start of his five-week study leave to d...

Many Christians read the Bible as a collection of isolated stories or moral lessons—but Scripture presents a unified, unfolding storyline. In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson and Pastor Jesse Randolph are joined b...

What does it mean to recover a vintage faith—and why does the church need it today?In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Dr. Cory Marsh discusses his book Recovering a Vintage Faith

Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly—shaping how we write, teach, work, and even think. But how should Christians understand AI biblically and ethically?In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson and Pasto...

How should Christians think about work, productivity, and the use of time? In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson and Pastor Jesse Randolph are joined by Reagan Rose, Bible teacher and creator of

In this Christmas episode, we look at two striking responses to God’s announcement in Luke 1—Mary’s humble faith and Zechariah’s hesitant doubt. Drilling into their stories helps us see what a right response to Christmas really loo...

What does it mean to care for creation in a truly biblical way?Dr. Jonathan Moo—professor at Whitworth University with graduate degrees in both biblical studies and wildlife ecology—joins us to explore how Christians should think about ...

In this episode of Sound Words, Dr. David W. Jones of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary helps us think biblically about money, work, wealth, and generosity.We ask:– What does it mean to honor God with our finances?– How ...

How should Christians think about suffering, dying, and the end of life?Pastor Omri Miles joins Sound Words to help believers navigate one of the most emotionally and ethically challenging seasons we face. We discuss the image of God, e...

What should Christians think about AI in medicine, stem-cell research, genetic editing, cyborg prosthetics, neural implants, and cloning? Dr. Mark Farnham (Lancaster Bible College) joins Sound Word...

When does life begin—and how should that truth shape how we live, decide, and care for others? Dr. Scott Rae, Professor of Christian Ethics at Talbot School of Theology, joins us to talk about the beginning of life from a biblical and ethical p...

The Bible tells us that Christ is coming again—so how should we live in the meantime? Author and Bible teacher Lee Brainard (soothkeep.info) joins Sound Words to explain what true watchfuln...

Pastor Jeremy Howard joins Sound Words to unpack what the Bible teaches about the conscience—how it works, how it can be corrupted, and how it can be strengthened through truth and grace. Learn how to respond when convictions differ, avoid lega...

What does it mean that humans are made in the image of God?In this conversation with Dr. Brett Williams, we explore the biblical and theological meaning of the image of God, how it distinguishes humanity from the rest of creation, and ho...

Is morality just personal opinion—or is it rooted in God Himself?In this conversation with Dr. J.P. Moreland, we explore why morality is objective, how virtue connects to being conformed to Christ’s image, and how the church can model mo...

How do we get from the original Greek and Hebrew manuscripts to the English Bibles we read today?In this episode, Dr. Mark Ward—author, theologian, and YouTuber (War on Words)—talks thro...

Meet our new pastoral intern at Indian Hills Community Church, Andrew Ramirez!In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Andrew shares his testimony, how family life shapes his ministry, and his vision for the Alpha Omega Campu...

Why study 1 Corinthians, and what does it teach us today?Dr. Brent Belford, Faculty Associate at Virginia Beach Theological Seminary and Senior Pastor at Colonial Baptist Church, walks through the context, themes, and practical guidance ...