The Isaiah 43 Podcast
The Isaiah 43 Podcast invites you to behold the God who says, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are Mine” (Isa. 43:1). Each week, we walk slowly through the Scriptures, combining careful exegesis with the rich truths of Reformed theology. These reflections on the Holy Scriptures aim to ground your faith, comfort your heart, and lift your eyes to Christ—our great Redeemer, Shepherd, and Friend. Whether you come weary, searching, or eager to grow, you’ll find a steady place to rest in the promises of God.
Episodes
237 episodes
Week 180: If You Love Me, Keep My Commandments
What did Jesus really mean when He said, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments" (John 14:15)?In this episode of The Isaiah 43 Podcast, we continue our verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of John by exploring one of ...
Spider-Man, Heroes, and the Savior We Really Need | Titus 3:3–6
Bonus EpisodeWhy do stories about heroes resonate so deeply with us? Why do we cheer for the one who sacrifices himself to save others?This week I'm sharing my recent sermon from Shepherd's Rock Bible Church on Titus 3:3...
Week 179: The Privilege of Prayer
Have you ever noticed how often people say, "In Jesus' name"?When Jesus says, "Whatever you ask in My name, this I will do," is He giving us a blank check? Does praying in Jesus' name mean that God will give us whatever we want?Th...
Week 178: How to See God
Every religion, every philosophy, and every generation has asked the same question: "Can we see God?"Moses asked it.Philip asked it.Maybe you've asked it too.We often imagine that if God would just appear in the sky ...
Week 177: When You Fall, Does Jesus Still Want You?
John 14:6 may be one of the most familiar verses in the Bible—but have we become so familiar with it that we've stopped hearing what Jesus is actually saying?In this episode, we slow down and examine Jesus' famous declaration: "I am ...
Week 176: Heaven Isn't About What You Think
This week, Clayton returns from his leave and once again we pick up in John 14.... However, this time around we're doing things differently. Instead of our usual style, we have decided to try a more laid back Bible study. Let us know what you t...
The Most Powerful Thing You Can Ever Say About Jesus
Are you trying to intellectualize the Gospel?When we share our faith with a world that values polished arguments, self-promotion, and emotional entertainment, it is incredibly tempting to dress up the message. We think we need a f...
What Do You Bring Before a Holy God?
What do you actually bring to the table before a holy God?Human nature deeply desires to negotiate. We want to believe that our intellect, our social status, or our hard-fought moral achievements give us a leg up in the kingdom. B...
The Most Offensive Message Ever Preached
What if the wisdom of the world is utter foolishness?When the Apostle Paul wrote to the brilliant, wealthy, and prestigious culture of first-century Corinth, he didn't try to win them over with trendy philosophies or intellectual ...
What is it Going to Cost You to Put Away Sin?
We like our heroes to be flawless.We love the story of David standing over Goliath because we love an underdog. But scripture refuse to hide the dark side of Israel's greatest king. We don't like to talk about the civil war David ...
Are You Good Enough to Please God?
Is your goodness enough to please God?It’s a simple question, but it carries an eternal weight. Most of us default to the same comfortable instinct: we assume that if we are generally kind, treat others with respect, and avoid the...
LD22: What Happens When We Die?
What actually happens to your body when you die?For many Christians, the cultural image of eternity has been subtly hijacked by a modern form of Gnosticism—the idea that our physical bodies are an inherently bad, disposable shell ...
Week 175: Swamp Thing and the Christ Who Holds All Things Together
What happens when the secular world tries to handle the Passion of Christ?In 1989, DC Comics famously locked away a completed issue of Swamp Thing in their vault for nearly forty years, terrified of the public backlash. The story...
LD21: So, What is Church, Really?
What comes to mind when you hear the word "church"? For many of us, we immediately think of a physical building—four brick walls where we gather on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings. But scripturally, the church was never designed to be a p...
Week 174: The Message You Need to Hear
What do you do when you fall?In this week’s study through the opening of 1 John, Clayton explores the gut-wrenching moment that follows sin—the moment we often try to hide, bury, or outrun. While our instinct is to treat ou...
LD20: More Than the Force
The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal energy field.When we think about the Holy Spirit, it is easy to default to the imagery of pop culture. We treat Him like "the Force" from Star Wars—a vague, mystical energy that surrounds us, penetra...
Week 173: Till All Are One
Is unity a goal we fight for, or a reality we stand in?In this week’s episode, we dives into the iconic rallying cry of the Autobots—"Till all are one"—to see how this fictional hope points us toward a deep, biblical trut...
LD19: Look Up
The world feels chaotic, uncertain, and spiraling out of control. But what if the "hero in the sky" isn't a work of fiction?In this episode, Clayton dives into Lord’s Day 19 of the Heidelberg Catechism, exploring the profound comf...
Week 172: When My Feet Almost Slipped
“My feet had almost slipped…”In Psalm 73, the psalmist confesses something many believers feel but rarely say out loud. If we’re honest, we have all looked at the "prosperity of the wicked"—the ease, the riches, and the apparent h...
LD18: He Is There for You
Is Jesus distant or just differently present?Many of us treat the Ascension as a "divine exit strategy"—a mere footnote between Easter and the Second Coming. But in Lord’s Day 18 of the Heidelberg Catechism, we discover that Chris...
Week 171: Found in the Beloved Son
What do you hear when life feels like a wilderness?In the debut of a special series through the Gospel of Mark, Clayton steps away from the study of John to explore the urgent, glorious opening of Mark 1:1-13. While we often feel ...
LD17: Christ Is Not Superman
We love stories about heroes who die and come back.From comic books to movies, we’ve seen it all before. But the resurrection of Jesus Christ is not fiction. And it’s not just another heroic moment.In Lord’s Day 17, we come face t...
W170: Just As I Loved You
Everything is falling apart.Judas has left. Betrayal is in motion. The cross is only hours away. And in that exact moment—Jesus says, “Now is the Son of Man glorified.”How can that be? How can betrayal, suffering, and dea...
