In this episode we explore the story of Hannah and what it teaches us about the kind of prayer that transforms us long before our circumstances change. We talk honestly about impatience, disappointment, and the temptation to treat God like a ve...

This week we explore Ruth’s quiet devotion and what her words “Where you go, I’ll go” mean for us today. In a world addicted to convenience, noise, and self-interest, her faithfulness feels almost rebellious. Join me as we talk about presence, ...

This week on The Rest of the Sermon, we’re talking about fear—how it controls us, divides us, and keeps us from trusting God. Daniel’s story reminds us that faith doesn’t mean avoiding danger; it means trusting that God walks with us t...

In this episode we revisit the story of Jonah and the deeper truth underneath it. Why do we love grace for ourselves but resent it for others? What happens when Christians celebrate cruelty in the name of truth? This week’s episode explore...

In this episode of The Rest of the Sermon, we explore the story of David and Goliath — not as a children’s tale of courage, but as a mirror for our modern fears. What happens when fear replaces faith? When anxiety drives our choices, a...

In this episode of The Rest of the Sermon, we revisit the story of Moses at the burning bush and explore what it means to be “called from the fire.” We talk about why we often resist God’s call—our love of comfort, our obsession with c...

In this episode of The Rest of the Sermon, we revisit Abraham’s story from Genesis 22, where God asks him to sacrifice Isaac. We’ll explore what real trust and surrender look like, and how this ancient story challenges our modern idols...

What does it mean to walk with God when the world feels upside down? In this week’s The Rest of the Sermon, we look at Noah’s story and the challenge of faithfulness in a culture that excuses sin and ignores truth—yet still holds hope ...

In this episode we take a deep dive into what it means to be created in the image of God—Imago Dei. From Genesis 1’s declaration that all humanity reflects God’s likeness, we explore how this truth challenges the way we see the poor, i...

In this episode of The Rest of the Sermon, we take a closer look at the new United Methodist vision statement: to form disciples who love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously. What does that actually look like in ever...

In this episode of The Rest of the Sermon, we expand on John 6:56–69 and the question Jesus asked His disciples: “Do you want to leave too?” Many in the crowd walked away because His teaching was hard, and the truth is, we oft...

In this episode of The Rest of the Sermon, we dig into Jesus’ bold claim, “I am the bread of life” — and why nothing the world offers will ever satisfy the hunger of our souls. From consumer Christianity to political idolatry ...

In this episode of The Rest of the Sermon, we explore the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000 and what it reveals about God’s abundance—and our responsibility. From wealth inequality and American Christianity’s obsession with power, to ...

What happens when the truth we’ve hidden comes out for all to see? In this episode of The Rest of the Sermon, we dive into the story of a CEO caught cheating on his wife—live on camera at a Coldplay concert—and unpack the deeper spirit...

In this episode, we dig deeper into what it means to be truly rooted in Christ—not just for the good days, but for the storms, dry seasons, and cultural chaos of modern life. Building off the story of John the Baptist and King Herod in Mark 6, ...

In this episode of The Rest of the Sermon, we go deeper into Mark 6:1–13 to ask a tough but necessary question: Have we gotten too comfortable in our faith?From Jesus’ rejection in Nazareth to the disciples being sent out with n...

Today we’re unpacking Mark 5:21–43, Jesus’ healing of Jairus’s daughter and the bleeding woman how it connects with our modern culture of busyness, and our idolization of productivity. 

Peace in the Storm - What do we do when the storm is our own doing—or when the church itself becomes the storm? In this episode of The Rest of the Sermon, we go deeper into Mark 4 and explore how the pursuit of peace has been hi...

On this week's episode we're following up on Sunday's sermon on the Holy Trinity. We'll discuss what the church should look like versus how it currently appears, and we'll discuss the dangers of Christian Nationalism. Please give it a listen an...

What happens to our worship when the music stops?In this episode of The Rest of the Sermon, we reflect on a powerful Pentecost Sunday filled with song—but turn our attention to the Monday after. Worship isn’t just what happens i...

This week on The Rest of the Sermon, we take a hard, Spirit-led look at Pentecost—not just as a historical moment, but as a living challenge to the modern Church. While Acts 2 gives us wind, fire, and boldness, many churches today have...

What happens when our political choices contradict the teachings of Jesus? In this first episode of The Rest of the Sermon I explore how resurrection life should reshape not just our personal lives-but our public witness. It's a ha...