The role of an apostle was never about status—it was about faithful service, sacrifice, and a singular focus on the ultimate reward: Jesus. Though few were called to this office, their obedience and dedication continue to impact us today. Their lives remind us that true fulfillment isn’t found in titles but in pursuing Christ and making Him known.

Acts 1:8 reminds us that we are empowered by the Holy Spirit and entrusted with the mission of being Christ’s witnesses. This isn’t just a calling—it’s a divine equipping to share the gospel boldly, starting where we are and reaching to the ends of the earth. We don’t carry this message in our own strength, but in His, living as faithful witnesses to His truth, love, and power.

Welcome to today’s episode! As followers of Christ, we’re all called to live out the Great Commission, and we do so because His love compels us to limit our liberty and preferences. The blessings of obedience far outweigh the sacrifice, and it’s His love that drives us to go, share, and make disciples.

In today’s podcast, we’re exploring the purpose of church membership. Membership at church is about belonging to a community that fosters care, accountability, and spiritual growth. It’s a commitment to support and be supported, to raise up the next generation in faith, and to exercise spiritual gifts for God’s glory. Membership means sharing life together, growing deeper in Christ, and living out His mission as one body.

Today’s podcast challenges us, individually and as a church, to reject a bystander mindset. Ephesians 4:12 reminds us that we are equipped to do the work of ministry. Every member is called to serve, and together, we live out our faith in action.

One mark of a gospel-driven church is the desire to magnify God. As Psalm 34 declares, “I will bless the Lord at all times…magnify the Lord with me, let us exalt His name together.” Compelled by His love, we respond in worship, making His greatness known.

God's love flows to us and through us. In John 7, Jesus makes bold claims about who He is, challenging us to determine if He’s telling the truth. If we believe He is, we’re called to embrace His love—not only for ourselves but as a source of life to share with others.

Spiritual starvation often stems from three key issues: using Jesus as a means to an end, neglecting to feast on His presence, and forgetting the secure future He’s promised. In this episode, we unpack John 4:47-51 and explore how these struggles can drain our spiritual lives. Discover how embracing Jesus, the Bread of Life, satisfies our deepest hunger and restores our souls.

In John 5, Jesus reveals his divine authority and points to the witnesses that validate him as the Son of God and Savior: God the Father, John the Baptist, his miracles, the Scriptures, and even Moses. Each testifies to his identity, calling us to believe in him for eternal life.

The Sabbath reveals a deeper heart issue: legalism. While we often rely on rules, Jesus shows that grace—unearned and freely given—is what truly heals. When He restored a man lame for 38 years on the Sabbath, He demonstrated that God’s grace transcends our limitations and rules.

What does the Bible say about eternal life? Today, we’ll look at John 3 and 4 to see how Jesus navigates this conversation with two different people: Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman. We’ll explore how each of them engages with the topic and responds to the idea of eternal life.

Humility means seeing ourselves as we truly are—nothing more, nothing less—and stepping aside to allow God to work through us. John the Baptist modeled this by stepping back so Jesus could be exalted, showing that true humility makes space for God’s greater purpose.

Who is Jesus? He is the perfect and complete revelation of God, showing us who God truly is. He longs to dwell with us, not from a distance but close, sharing in our lives. Jesus invites each of us to become children of God, embracing us into His family and transforming our lives forever.

Matthew 9 talks about how the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few.  Today we look at what it looks like to live on mission with the Biblical truths we have in hand.

Jesus, the perfect leader, succeeds where Israel failed by fully trusting God's plan, prioritizing His will over personal gain, resisting shortcuts to glory, and demonstrating unwavering obedience without complaint or compromise.

Racism wounds with pain, anger, and callousness, dividing hearts. The gospel heals by cleansing these scars, turning anger into grace and callousness into compassion, restoring unity in Christ.

We all have a worldview—a lens through which we see and interpret everything around us. But not all worldviews are the same. As followers of Christ, we're called to have a biblical worldview, grounded in Scripture. Colossians 2:8 warns us, "See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ." No matter how we feel or what the world says, we need a biblical framework to think through the issues we face, aligning our thoughts and actions with God's truth.

Psalm 34 calls us to our role as worship leaders. It teaches that we don't need countless reasons to worship God; one reason is enough to worship Him repeatedly. The psalm emphasizes magnifying the Lord and exalting His name together, illustrating our collective duty to lead and inspire worship. By embodying the spirit of Psalm 34, we encourage others to join us in continual praise, lifting His name in unity and joy.

James 5:12-20 encourages Christians to live with integrity and support one another. We are called to pray for each other, praise God in all circumstances, and pursue those who have strayed from the faith. Through these actions, we build a stronger, more compassionate community that reflects God's love and grace.

Today, we explore a crucial topic: the dangers of slander and gossip versus the transformative power of grace and truth. Join us as we uncover how these contrasting forces shape our relationships, communities, and spiritual growth. Let's journey together to understand how to guard our tongues, uplift one another, and embody the grace and truth of Christ in our everyday lives.