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Latest Episodes
Why Doesn’t Jesus Remove Our Burdens? | Matthew 11:16-19,25-30 with Lars Olson
In this episode, we ask Lars Olson, “If Jesus gives rest to the weary, why does he invite us to take his yoke instead of removing our burdens altogether?” We learn what makes Jesus' yoke easy and his burden light. All things have been handed ov...
Whoever Receives You Receives Me | Matthew 10:40-42 with Dr. Chris Croghan
In this episode, we wrestle with one of Jesus’ shortest promises and one of our biggest temptations: turning the Gospel into a formula we can control. As Jesus says, “Whoever receives you receives me,” we explore how the kingdom of God comes no...
Are Not Two Sparrows Sold for a Penny? | Matthew 10:24-39 with Lars Olson & Sarah Stenson
In this episode, Jesus prepares his disciples for a hard truth: the Gospel often provokes conflict, not comfort, and a sword, not worldly peace. Yet woven through these warnings is a repeated promise—“Do not be afraid”—because the kingdom of Go...
Preaching vs Teaching | Matthew 9:35-10:8 with Sarah Stenson
In Matthew 9 and 10, Jesus looks out at a world of harassed and helpless sheep and responds not with more demands, but with compassion and the proclamation of the kingdom. In this episode we explore the difference between teaching and preaching...
Mercy, Not Sacrifice| Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 with Dr. Chris Croghan
In Matthew 9, Jesus walks straight past the people who think they have it together and calls a tax collector, dines with sinners, heals the unclean, and raises the dead—revealing what God actually desires: mercy, not sacrifice. In this episode ...