Going Deeper

Why do we get so caught up in numbers—especially in ministry? In 1 Chronicles 21, King David orders a census that seems innocent enough, but God sees it differently. The fallout is massive, yet from the wreckage comes the foundation for something holy: the future site of the Temple. In this episode, we unpack what David's story teaches us about trust, pride, and the hidden dangers of measuring success the wrong way.   #trinityruston #livedeeper #reachwider Seedboard: https://youtu.be/HhhVUdv6lDs Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

Have you ever wrestled with God? How do you know you were wrestling with God? #trinityruston #livedeeper #reachwider Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

There's a fine line between a blessing and a curse. How do we know the difference, and what do we do about it? #trinityruston #livedeeper #reachwider Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

What does it look like to have faith even when it doesn't make sense? A look at a familiar story from the Old Testament might be able to offer a few suggestions for us. #trinityruston #livedeeper #reachwider Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

What does real surrender look like? How does Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his only son impact us today? What are you willing to surrender to God? #trinityruston #livedeeper #reachwider Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

How do Altars and sacrifices apply to our lives today? What are we being called to surrender this Lenten season? #trinityruston #livedeeper #reachwider Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

Sermon from Sunday, August 11, 2024 Speaker: Rev. Doug de Graffenried Scripture: Ephesians 4: 25-5:2

Sermon from Sunday, August 4, 2024 Speaker: Rev. Doug de Graffenrid Scripture: Ephesians 4: 1-16

Sermon from Sunday, July 28, 2024 Speaker: Rev. Michael Cloud Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

On this special episode, members of the Trinity Church staff get together to discuss the last week of readings from the book "Easter Earthquake" by James Harnish.

In this episode, we're talking about the heavy topic of our own mortality, and how even though it seemed as though Jesus had failed, God got the last laugh. The paradox here is that in Jesus' death, all of creation has new life available, through the power of the resurrection Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.  

For many of us, scars are often seen as a negative thing. Something that reminds us of past injury or trauma. But God will often use our scars to display His power to those in our lives, and to reveal his glory to others because of, not in spite of, our past. Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

On this episode of the podcast we discuss the idea of foolishness, and how what we see as wisdom, God sees as foolishness and vice versa. The conversation is full of seeming contradiction, but God's wisdom far outweighs ours we see how God takes our way of thinking and flips it upside down to reveal an even more powerful display of his grace and mercy. Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

In this episode we dive into some of the surprising ways God fulfills his promises, drawing parallels between biblical narratives and our own lives. From Abram and Sarai all the way to the resurrection of Jesus, and still today, God often has a way of making himself known, often in ways we would never expect. #trinityruston #livedeeper #reachwider Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

On this episode of the podcast we begin a series of discussions on the book "Easter Earthquake" by James A. Harnish. How does the resurrection of Jesus shape your idea of salvation? Is it something you keep for yourself, or is it meant for you to share? #trinityruston #livedeeper #reachwider Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

On this special edition of the podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sandy Richter during her visit to Trinity and have a conversation about bible study curriculums, how they're created, and how they impact the lives of the people that experience them from start to finish. 

Sometimes prayer leads into places where we don't want to go at the moment, but as we hear in today's episode with LeAnn and Matt Waldroup, you end up finding exactly what you were praying for.    #trinityruston #livedeeper #reachwider Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

Some times it's hard to know if our prayer life makes a difference. In this episode, I sat down with Ashley and Jason King, and we discussed how their commitment to consistent, daily prayer has impacted their family, and how important a role it plays in their daily lives. Cool Manly Journal - https://a.co/d/140Azsv Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

There are many ideas about what prayer is, and how best to go about it. What does the Bible tell us about prayer? Is there a right way and wrong way to pray? What should we be praying for? What do I do if I don't know what to say? We've got some practical ideas to help you with these questions. Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

Prayer is an important part of the spiritual life, but as Christians, prayer takes on an even deeper meaning in our lives. We are invited into a relationship with the God of the universe through the practice of prayer. It can take many different forms, but the heart of prayer is a life that is submitting, listening, and talking to God, regardless of your present circumstances.   On this episode I talk with two amazing women who have had their prayer lives evolve over the course of their lives into a central aspect of the faith in Jesus, even when it seems that God isn't listening to their prayers.

Over the years, many different people have made many claims about who Jesus is. Let's look through the scriptures and find out for ourselves who Jesus is to us. Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Join us in the Holy Land - https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

One of the central beliefs and hopes of the Christian faith is that Jesus is coming a second time to make everything right. One day, everything will be made new.     #trinityruston #livedeeper #reachwider Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Join us in the Holy Land - https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

The first three chapters of the Book of the Revelation covers 7 letters to 7 churches. Jesus doesn't pull any punches,  laying out the good, if there is any; the bad, which they all have; and the indifference that rears its ugly head in more than one of the churches. If we're honest with ourselves, we can find bits of all of these harsh statements in our local churches. Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Join us in the Holy Land - https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

The resurrection of Jesus is often discussed, debated, and disputed. When we step back and look objectively at the facts and historical events surrounding the resurrection, we find that it's not only plausible, but probable that the events happened the way they were recorded in scripture. But what does it all mean for us today? Do we live day-to-day like we follow a risen savior? Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Join us in the Holy Land - https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

The Crucifixion of Jesus is by far the darkest moment in human history from the Christians perspective. How do we approach the idea that Jesus' death on the cross is what brought about hope for all of humanity. #trinityruston #livedeeper #reachwider Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Join us in the Holy Land - https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ   Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

We have the benefit of reading Jesus' words with a hindsight view. Many of the things that Jesus said and taught were not only difficult to understand, but they flew in the face of everything that culture dictated. Not that we have it easy. Many of these “hard sayings” of Jesus are just as hard for us to grasp and practice today as they were in the first century. Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Join us in the Holy Land - https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com. #trinityruston #livedeeper #reachwider

For the follower of Christ, it's clear that prayer is important, but why is it important? What does it mean to live a life of prayer. Does prayer mean that you're asking for God to do what you want, or is prayer asking God to show you what he wants for you? Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Join us in the Holy Land - https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.  

In this episode, we talk about another set of miracles recorded in the New Testament. With each encounter, the person for whom Jesus does the miracles takes action. The blind man washes his eyes. The paralytic gets up. The demon possessed man shares his story. The woman bleeding and Jairus both sought out Jesus. Even Lazarus had to stand up and walk out of the grave. How are you taking action to live in to the miracles that Jesus has done and is doing in your life? Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Join us in the Holy Land - https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

Does God still do miracles today? Are we looking for and expecting miracles? Have we become so self-sufficient that we feel like we don't need miracles in our lives? In this episode we discuss several of Jesus' miracles that are recorded in scripture and wrestle with the purpose behind the specific miracles, and how we can begin looking for the movement of God in our own lives.   #trinityruston #livedeeper #reachwider Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Join us in the Holy Land - https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

In this episode, we cover parables that have a slightly different purpose than the previous episode. What we see here are beautiful invitations to be a part of the Kingdom of God. Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

Jesus' parables offer an interesting look at his teaching style. He often taught through narrative story that was able to connect with the people hearing them on a level that they could understand. However, many of Jesus' parables were counter-cultural. What in Jesus' parables challenges you the most? Get access to RightNow Media - https://bit.ly/3MyHfjx Follow us online – https://www.trinityruston.org Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

The sermon on the mount is easily the greatest sermon ever told. On first glance, it seems pretty simple, and full of nice platitudes, but when we begin to dig in a little deeper to the sermon as a whole, we discover that's it sets the bar even higher than the Old Testament law.   Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.    Find more about E100 at trinityruston.org

In the beginning of Jesus' ministry, there are some notable events. Jesus' baptism, temptation, declaration of his divinity, and his calling of the first disciples gives us huge insights into who Jesus is, and what his mission on earth was truly about. Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

The birth narratives of Jesus reveal some important details about the character of God, and what the real goal of Jesus' life on earth was about. It wasn't pretty. It wasn't expected. But it was perfect. Links: Does Becoming a Christian make life easier? https://youtu.be/WFB8livuI3Q Join us in the Holy Land in September of 2022 - https://www.travelwithfriends.com/host-tour/jtbur421 Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

It is common to believe that the prophet Isaiah was talking specifically about Jesus in many of his prophecies, but did you know that there were events and prophecies that were actually specific to the time of Isaiah? However, many of these messianic prophecies also serve to foreshadow the coming messiah. Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com. Find more about E100 at trinityruston.org

Listening to the Prophets Prophets and prophecy are often misunderstood in today's culture. Many of the prophecies we read in the Old Testament have more than one meaning, with one being to a particular event happening at the time the prophecy was given. Sometimes these prophecies did look forward to the future, as we discuss in today's episode. Read with us: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/56 Essential Jesus Resources Scripture Union: https://store.scriptureunionresources.com/ejesus/ Have questions? Email us at askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

In today's episode we take a look at some places in the psalms where we can find a direct connection to Jesus. Read with us: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/56 Essential Jesus Resources Scripture Union: https://store.scriptureunionresources.com/ejesus/ Have questions? Email us at askgoingdeeper@gmail.com. Find us online: @trinityruston https://www.trinityruston.org  

What does the Old Testament say about Jesus? How do they connect with Jesus' ministry? Leviticus Bible Study: https://bit.ly/3IaUDr6 Read with us: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/56 Essential Jesus Resources Scripture Union: https://store.scriptureunionresources.com/ejesus/ Have questions? Email us at askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

Why do we need a savior? Why is Jesus so important? Where did it all go wrong?  Read with us: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/56 Essential Jesus Resources Scripture Union: https://store.scriptureunionresources.com/ejesus/ Have questions? Email us at askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

The question is "Who is Jesus?" We're back with a new season and a new reading plan! This season we're reading through the E-100 Essential Jesus reading plan, covering the 100 essential passages of scripture about Jesus. Read with us: ============================ https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/56   Essential Jesus Resources ============================ Scripture Union: https://store.scriptureunionresources.com/ejesus/   Have questions? Email us at askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

James encourages his readers to treat each other fairly in business dealings, and to have "holy conversations" by confessing our sins. We find that it is in community that we realize the power of the gospel, especially if we're focused on God.   askgoingdeeper@gmail.com

In this week's episode we discuss a little piece of chapter 4 from the book of James. The discussion centers around the idea of God being jealous or envious of the things we desire versus us being jealous for the wrong things. Let us know what you think. Send us an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com

In our conversation about Chapter 3, we talk about the heavy burden of being a leader in the church, and taming our tongues. Leave a comment or send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

In today's episode we talk about the differences between Paul's writing about Abraham and Isaac's test, and the Author of the book of James' use of the Old Testament account. Leave us a comment or send us a question to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com

In this episode Kyle and Becky discuss the issues brought up in Chapter 1 of the book of James, specifically the concepts of trials and temptations. If you have questions about this or any other episode of the podcast, drop us a comment or send us an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

In this episode of Going deeper we begin our conversation on the book of James. It's one of the most quoted books of the new testament, but it's also one of the most confusing and controversial. Allow us to shed a little light on it, or maybe even make you more confused.  

The book of revelation is fascinating, encouraging, and troubling all at the same time. When we allow ourselves to read the book as apocalyptic poetry, we discover that God is revealing to us the eventual outcome of his plan that he laid out for us, his creation, from the very beginning.   Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.    Find more about E100 at trinityruston.org

Theologians have, for centuries, debated the value of faith versus works. In today's episode we spend a bit of time hashing out the balance between faith and works and how they work together as we live out a transformed life in Jesus Christ.   Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.    Find more about E100 at trinityruston.org  

The bible lays out the ideas behind starting what has become the global Church. There are things that are great about what the Church has become, and things that we maybe need to remember about the original purpose behind the institution of the Church. We discuss some of these things today, and steps we can take to make the church a more vibrant community of people following Christ.   Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.    Find more about E100 at trinityruston.org

We dig further into the writings of Paul and his letters to the churches. What does Paul say about things like grace, the law, and condemnation? Paul walks a fine line and at times seems to contradict himself, but when we read a little more carefully, it's finding the balance in our faith to know where our motives are as we live out our faith.   Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.    Find more about E100 at trinityruston.org

You asked, we answered. In this third Q&A session, we answer questions about obscure passages in the Gospel accounts, the order of the Gospels, and more! Get your questions included in the next Q&A session by submitting them to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com