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Demanding Jesus Give What He Promised | Matthew 15:21-28 with Dr. Chris Croghan
In this episode, we explore one of Jesus’ most memorable encounters: a Canaanite woman who comes to him as an outsider, crosses every boundary, and simply pleads, “Have mercy on me.” As Jesus appears to reject her, she refuses to argue for her ...
We’re All Sinking Peter | Matthew 14:22-33 with Sarah Stenson
In this episode, we ask a difficult question: Why would Jesus send his disciples straight into a storm he knew was coming? As the wind drives them farther from shore and fear overtakes them, we discover that the real battle isn't against the wa...
God’s Limits Are Not Ours | Matthew 14:13-21 with Lars Olson
In this episode, we ask what happens when your needs exceed your resources. As Jesus feeds the five thousand, the disciples reach the end of what they can provide, but Christ refuses to let their limitations set the agenda, revealing instead a ...
Election vs Pre-Destination | Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 with Dr. Chris Croghan & Sarah Stenson
What if every one of these parables is describing the same thing from a different angle? In this episode, Jesus paints a picture of a kingdom that grows like a seed, spreads like yeast, captures you like hidden treasure, and frees you from the ...
If God is Good, Where Did All the Weeds Come From? | Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 with Dr. Chris Croghan
In this episode, we ask one of the oldest questions: If God's creation is good, where did all the weeds come from? As Jesus unpacks the parable of the weeds, we discover that the real temptation isn't simply evil in the world—it's our desire to...