Episodes

June 13, 2025

Lust, Law, and Lies

This episode explores Matthew 5:27–32, exposing how Jesus’ words crush any illusion of internal purity or external righteousness. We challenge popular views on lust, showing it begins within—not outside us—and conclude with t...
June 13, 2025

Girls Gone Bible: Devotional

We look at the devotional put out by the Girls Gone Bible podcast
June 12, 2025

Girls Gone Bible: Immodest?

Christian influencers promoting an athleisure line have ignited a firestorm of debate—are they being immodest, or is the backlash part of a deeper theological problem? In this episode, we tackle the controversy surrounding Gi...
June 9, 2025

Mary, Mother of the Church?

What does it mean to call Mary the Mother of the Church? Is the title biblical or purely traditional? In this episode, we explore the theological claims made in the Catholic Church’s celebration of the Memorial of the Blessed...
June 8, 2025

Isaiah 43:22-28

We conclude our study of Isaiah 43
June 8, 2025

Isaiah 43:14-21

We continue our study of Isaiah 43
June 7, 2025

Die With a Smile: Bruno/Gaga

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars imagine the end of the world—and all they want is to be together. In this episode, we unpack the lyrics of “Die with a Smile,” exploring love, vulnerability, and why this emotional anthem resonates so...
June 6, 2025

John 21:15-17: Sermon Review

I review a sermon on John 21:15-17
June 6, 2025

The Greek Love Myth in John 21

Did Jesus and Peter use two different words for love in John 21—and does it actually matter? This episode exposes the myth, traces its origins, and shows why the Greek doesn’t say what many claim it does.
June 5, 2025

John 17 and Christian Division

Jesus prayed “that they may all be one”—but in a divided church, what does that really mean? In this episode, we examine John 17:20–26, explore who Jesus was praying for, and wrestle with the challenge of unity in light of to...
June 4, 2025

Farewell Discourse Review

A review of the last few days of the lectionary readings
June 3, 2025

AI Friendship

In this episode, I respond to Breakpoint’s take on AI and loneliness, pushing back on their claim that the Church is the cure. Yes, AI relationships are artificial—but let’s not pretend church communities always offer somethi...
June 1, 2025

Isaiah 43:8-13

We continue our work on Isaiah 40-55. In this episode we walk through Isaiah 43:8-13
June 1, 2025

Isaiah 43:1-7

We continue our work on Isaiah 40-55. In this episode we walk through Isaiah 43:1-7 and we consider the church as a factory of false hope
May 31, 2025

What I Want by Morgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen and Tate McRae’s “What I Want” sounds like a casual hookup anthem—but listen closely and you’ll hear something deeper: two people agreeing not to feel. In this episode, we analyze the song’s emotional detachment...
May 31, 2025

Visitation of Mary

We discuss the lectionary readings for May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025

What I Want: Lyric Assignment

Before we break it down together, here’s your assignment: listen to “What I Want” and interpret it for yourself. What are the characters really saying? Is this song about honesty, fear, desire—or emotional surrender? In this ...
May 30, 2025

Spotify: New Podcast Features

Spotify just launched powerful new podcast features—from smarter recommendations to interactive comments and creator tools. Here’s what’s new and why it matters.
May 30, 2025

Acts and the Farewell Discourse

In this episode, we explore how Acts 15 fulfills the promises and preparation of John’s Farewell Discourse. The Eleven, equipped by Jesus, now act with unity, authority, and Spirit-led clarity. This isn’t devotional theory—it...
May 28, 2025

Lectionary Assignment

An assignment based on recent lectionary readings. Grab your bible, your notebook, and a pencil
May 26, 2025

Lose Control by Teddy Swims

Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” isn’t just about heartbreak—it’s a raw confession of fear, need, and the ache of being alone. In this episode, we explore the song’s emotional core, the tension between needing God and needing othe...
May 25, 2025

Isaiah 43: Observational Outline Pt 2

In this episode, we return to our long-form study through Isaiah 40–55 by walking slowly and carefully through an observational outline of Isaiah 43. Rather than rushing to application or theological conclusions, we seek to s...
May 25, 2025

Isaiah 43: Observational Outline Pt 1

In this episode, we return to our long-form study through Isaiah 40–55 by walking slowly and carefully through an observational outline of Isaiah 43. Rather than rushing to application or theological conclusions, we seek to s...
May 24, 2025

Can AI Judge Faith?

Marjorie Taylor Greene clashed with Elon Musk’s AI after it questioned her Christianity—but was the AI wrong? In this episode, we explore what happened, examine the theology of judgment and discernment, and ask: Can AI be mor...