King's Way Podcast

Welcome to our fifth episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club!In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to discuss The Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton. The conversation covers who or what the Holy Spirit is, a broader understanding of the author's teaching on these topics over the years, and how his presentation of living in the power of the Holy Spirit is different from what you may have heard before. Both hosts grew up in church traditions that mostly avoided talking about the Holy Spirit, and whether you grew up like them, you grew up with an emphasis on the Spirit as a power to be wielded (rather than a person to be known), or not as a Christian at all, this book is for you! It's biblically grounded, poetically written, brutally honest, and tried and tested in the local church. Join the conversation by commenting what you thought of the book or what stuck out from our discussion below!Summer Pick:The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewishttps://a.co/d/hQVqr3z

Have you ever unexpectedly been asked a hard or awkward question? Maybe something like a kid asking, "where do babies come from"? In our longest episode to date, Trevor and Ryan sit down with a handful of questions like this about the Christian faith!In this past week's sermon, Trevor brought up how seldom church people ask him questions about the Bible and our faith, and how learning can be a deep place to meet God, and this podcast is a direct result of that. Join Trevor and Ryan as they finally put it to rest: do dogs go to heaven? Join the conversation by commenting your thoughts on the episode below!

If Jesus were giving out superlative awards to the people we read about in the New Testament, Peter's would be for Most Improved.In this week's conversation, Trevor and Ryan sit down with NT professor Dr. Matthew McBirth to talk about a new book that he contributed to on the life and transformation of Peter. Their conversation spans Peter's entire life, centering on Peter's understanding of suffering as a healthy part of the Christian life. Join the conversation by commenting what stuck out to you from their talk!And Upon This Rock: Peter's Transformative Journey from Fisherman to Follower to Foundational Leaderhttps://a.co/d/fTLpymS

To the class of 2025 (or whatever year you're reading this), God has one big thing to tell you, and it's this–listen to this episode of the King's Way Podcast.If you've lived somewhere like Trevor and Ryan, you've been invited to a number of graduation ceremonies. If those ceremonies have been in the Bible belt, for a Christian College, or worse–both–you've probably heard some Bible verses quoted to get the graduates riled up and hopeful for where their future will lead them! And if you've been around the Bible for some time, some of these verses may seem like odd choices.If any of that describes you, join us for this episode where Trevor and Ryan dig through some of the most commonly misapplied Bible verses that people use for graduation ceremonies, finding their literary context, describing why they should or should not apply to your and your career, and digging down to the bottom of what's wrong with using some of these verses in that way. Plus, we offer alternative verses that are perfect for graduation ceremonies, cards, and parties! Join the conversation and let us know your favorite verses that you've heard at a graduation ceremony!List of Graduation Verseshttps://www.southernliving.com/holidays-occasions/graduation/graduation-bible-verses

Welcome to our third episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club!In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about On Getting Out Of Bed, a short book that really jumped out at them as timely, powerful, helpful, and deeply genuine. In a world flooded with techniques and medications that can help someone's suffering, it's not surprising when people think that suffering can be completely avoided and that their mental suffering is ultimately their fault for not trying hard enough, but this is unwise, unkind, and unbiblical. If you or someone you know is going through mental suffering, whether from mental illness, tragedy, or lack of purpose, this book is for you! Join the conversation by commenting what stuck out to you from the book or the guy's conversation here!May's KWP Book Club selection:The Familiar Stranger by Tyler Statonhttps://a.co/d/2v3FBlj

*waves hand to engage the Jedi mind trick*This is the pod you're looking for.With the 20th anniversary re-release of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith hitting theaters this week, Trevor and Ryan decided to take a break from serious and theological content this week to geek out about all things Star Wars! The guys cover the strengths and weaknesses of all of the major movies, give their takes for the best order to watch the series in, and even talk about how a Christian can beneficially engage in the story of Star Wars. Join the conversation by commenting your thoughts and your preferred watch order below!

Have you just started to think seriously about Jesus?Are you about to be baptized but still have questions on what the Christian life looks like?Have you just been baptized and don't know what to do now?Have you been a Christian for a long time but feel stuck?If any of these questions describe where you're at, then this episode is for you!In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to talk through how to live out the Christian life faithfully. This includes how to think about the world, how to act in a way that reflects your new worldview, and how to have confidence that you're living life with God, not just for someone else's agenda. Join the conversation by commenting your thoughts below!

Welcome to our third episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club!In this episode, Trevor and Ryan gush over the shortest book they've read yet for the book club! In just 67 pages, the author was able to explain the gospel completely, biblically, provocatively, and unapologetically. Their conversation covers the centrality of Jesus' kingship as the gospel message, the call of the gospel on our lives now, and how God's glorious reign heals all of creation. Join the conversation by commenting what stuck out to you from the book or the guy's conversation here!April's KWP Book Club selection is:On Getting Out Of Bed by Alan Noblehttps://a.co/d/hS5dITG

We're back with another episode of our Sunday Study Hall, and this time, the roles are reversed! Whether you attend our church or not, if you are interested in the Bible, this episode is for you!In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk through the first half of chapter 26 of Matthew's Gospel account of Jesus, covering main themes like Judas and his Old Testament counterpart, The Last Supper, and how this text has the same things to say to us 2000 years ago and today. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting or thought we missed below!

Whether you're just a person interested in scripture or are an attendee at our local church where we're preaching these texts, let's dive deep into the Bible together!In this episode, Trevor and Ryan look back over the past two weeks of sermons and help explain how Jesus' scary, apocalyptic portrayal of the end of time applies to a handful of parables about what's really important to God and important in life.Join the conversation below by commenting what stuck out to you from these passages or the conversation!

Welcome to our second episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club!Trevor and Ryan struggled with–but deeply enjoyed–February's selection, Simply Christian, by N.T. Wright. This dense book starts from the hunger every human has to make sense of the suffering in the world and how different world religions and philosophies try to answer that, covers the entire story of Israel as well as God's people in the New Covenant, and walks through prayer, the Bible, the church, and many other important faith topics, all pointing to the end when God will "set everything to rights." Join the conversation by commenting what stuck out to you from the book or the guy's conversation here!March's KWP Book Club selection is:The Gospel Precisely by Matthew W. Bateshttps://a.co/d/b7BFJVo

We're back with another episode of Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into what we preached at a recent one of our weekly worship gatherings.With the text we're preaching out of the gospel of Matthew, Trevor and Ryan felt that it was especially important to come back to this segment to unpack some of what we couldn't cover in Matthew 24, including the tie to Daniel 2 and 7 that the author alludes to, what it means to be ready for Jesus' return, and our over-reliance on religious institutions and leaders to mediate our relationship with Jesus for us.Join the conversation by commenting what stuck out to you and your thoughts on the text in the comments below!

** This is part 2 of a 2 part interview. **Continuing from last week's episode, Trevor and Ryan continue the conversation with a return guest–Shane J. Wood, first appearing on episode #59. Shane is releasing a new book (Thinning The Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation, linked below) that helps address a question we brought up in this past Sunday's sermon: how is an average American Christian supposed to read prophetic and apocalyptic literature the way the author intended it to be read? Guided by Shane's upcoming book and the Book of Revelation, the guys unpack God's incredibly costly, loving pursuit of us, how the average Christian can faithfully read the prophetic and apocalyptic literature in the Bible, and how Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show was a great example of layered art that mimics biblical apocalyptic and prophetic literature.Remember, this is part two! You may be lost in this episode's conversation if you missed the first part, so go back and watch that before starting this episode!Thinning The Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation by Shane J. Wood (releases 5.20.25)https://a.co/d/gy9437OShane J. Wood's Websitehttp://shanejwood.com/Shane's Previous Episode on Between Two Trees(#59)https://youtu.be/dp2BSFZXy9A?si=dUyfyU9BvhSBML3Q

** This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. **This interview is guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, and say "huh!" a little too loud in a quiet public place. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan are joined by a return guest–Shane J. Wood, last appearing on episode #59. Shane is releasing a new book (Thinning The Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation, linked below) that helps address a question we brought up in this past Sunday's sermon: how is an average American Christian supposed to read prophetic and apocalyptic literature the way the author intended it to be read? Guided by Shane's upcoming book and the Book of Revelation, the guys unpack topics of cultural and historical background, human emotion, and how symbolism and art best communicate topics that stretch language to its breaking point. Remember, this is only part one! Even though the themes of genre will be tackled more directly in the second part of this interview (in episode #205), notice how it is implicitly addressed here. Enjoy the episode, and stay tuned next week for the next part!Shane's Previous Episode on Between Two Trees (#59)https://youtu.be/dp2BSFZXy9A?si=dUyfyU9BvhSBML3QThinning The Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation by Shane J. Wood (releases 5.20.25)https://a.co/d/gy9437OShane J. Wood's Websitehttp://shanejwood.com/

Welcome to our first episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club! Starting strong out of the gate, Trevor and Ryan were blown away by this month's book, The Gift of Being Yourself, by David G. Benner. The author's wisdom for understanding your true self in order to have an authentic relationship with the one true God is unmatched, and it was well worth the short read. Go check it out for yourself, and if you have, let us know in the comments what you thought about the book! February's KWP Book Club selection is: Simply Christian by N.T. Wright https://a.co/d/0UIlEEZ

One of the most recent viral things on social media involving Christianity was when Wesley Huff–a Christian Apologist from Canada–was invited to be a guest on the largest podcast in the world, the Joe Rogan Experience. Trevor and Ryan's conversation catches you up to what's been happening so far around it as well as their own takes on Wes and Joe's conversation and how refreshing it is for smart, thoughtful Christians to get platformed in places like these. Join the conversation by commenting your thoughts on the topic below!

For some, college is a time to lose their faith, shed the culture they grew up with, and wander out into the world without the limitations they had before, but for the ministry of Christian Campus House, it is a ripe opportunity for young adults to make their faith their own and grow in ways they never thought possible. In this episode, Ryan is joined by King's Way's Family Pastor, Jon Flowers, as well as one of the Lead Campus Ministers at Christian Campus House, Tyler Richter. This conversation covers how important this formative age range is in people's lives, how desperate this generation is for authentic community, and what CCH exists to do: to help students connect with Christian community, grow deeper with Jesus, and serve locally and around the world. For more information on Christian Campus House and how you can give and support their ministry, check them out at the site linked below! https://cchspringfield.org/what-is-cch/

**This episode contains many visual references and mouth noises, and will be better enjoyed on our YouTube channel!** https://youtu.be/mQB7MSRPxs0 It's now 2025, and we're back with our hottest episode yet! In this episode, Trevor and Ryan ring in the new year by asking each other carefully curated questions pertinent to the other's life while eating some of the spiciest peanuts on the planet. It made them laugh, it made them cry, and it made them curse the day they were born. Enjoy! Death Nut Challenge 2.0 (But Don't Do It) https://a.co/d/a0wd6io KWP Bookclub Pick | The Gift Of Being Yourself (Episode coming out https://a.co/d/crreACj

We're almost to another 100th episode mark, and big things are coming! Be prepared for one of our last episodes of the year to drop in the next couple of weeks! In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to discuss how to approach our family Thanksgiving gatherings unselfishly. The Sermon on the Mount still applies to how we treat our families, and the Fruit of the Spirit is still desperately needed with the people who have known us the longest. We are dropping this episode a day early to hopefully catch you before you see your family all together and put this stuff into action! We pray you have a blessed Thanksgiving time and can't wait to see you again at episode 200! Resource Mentioned How Churches Became Cruise Ships: A Survival Guide for the Seasick Christian | Skye Jethani https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iHWRYb8QWTmmHIvwyjoQgXokSiMasCGl/view?usp=sharing

We're back with another Verse of the Day episode! In these episodes, Trevor and Ryan discuss YouVersion's Verse of the Day (from the Bible App) with little to no warning on what it is. In today's verse, Trevor and Ryan cover King David, the national identity of Ancient Israel in relation to God, and how Christians can and should apply this chapter today. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting, learned, or think we got wrong down below!

Preachers tell some of the coolest stories, but at some point, they're bound to run out–right?? In this lighthearted episode of the King's Way Podcast, Ryan and Trevor take a break from the serious and dive into the 10 funniest news stories from Canada in 2024, making clever sermon illustrations that highlight the deeper truths lurking behind each comical tale. From hot sauce road spills to cattle-herding beavers, this episode is a fun-filled discussion that's sure to leave you laughing. Join the conversation by commenting your favorite outlandish news story you'd like to see us pull sermon illustrations out of below!

How can someone ACTUALLY make God happy? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan bridge the gap between our Sunday sermons over the Book of James by talking through the last two chapters of the book and how they flow and finish James' main point. These discussions cover favoritism in the church, legalistic religion, and navigating the balance of changing and maintaining the old Jewish religion within the new movement Jesus started. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting or what you thought we left out!

How much evidence would you need to believe that your older sibling is God-in-flesh? For most of us, it would be more than anyone could possibly produce--it's unbelievable. But, found in the pages of the New Testament, we have a written letter from someone who had that experience and WAS convinced. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan bridge the gap between our Sunday sermons over the Book of James by talking deeper about the background and context of the book as well as covering the content of the last half of chapter 1 and the first half of chapter 2. These discussions cover the relationship James had to the people he was writing to, how the book is organized, what the Bible means when it asks you to "be perfect", the relationship between righteous acts and faith, and some good general wisdom for daily life. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting or what you thought we left out!

*This is part 2 of a two-part conversation. If you missed the first, stop this episode and go back to catch up on what we're talking about in this episode.* One of the things American Christians are most notoriously known for at the turn of the century was their cancel culture around non-Christian art. Parents kept their kids from reading and watching Harry Potter, youth groups hosted secular CD burning/breaking events, and the Southern Baptist Convention formally boycotted Disney from 1996-2005. If we were to learn from the example set by that generation, it would seem that the Christian response to art is to avoid it at all costs unless it is specifically "Christian" art, but if we were to look further back in history, we would see moments where Christians were persecuted and belittled by art as well as others where the church was the epicenter of the world's best art. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down with local artist Jeremiah Jones to discuss how all kinds and genres of art can help people draw close to God and join Him in co-creation. Let us know what you thought about this episode in the comments below!

"Every choice you make transforms you into someone else." - Dr. Shane Wood One of the things American Christians are most notoriously known for at the turn of the century was their cancel culture around non-Christian art. Parents kept their kids from reading and watching Harry Potter, youth groups hosted secular CD burning/breaking events, and the Southern Baptist Convention formally boycotted Disney from 1996-2005. If we were to learn from the example set by that generation, it would seem that the Christian response to art is to avoid it at all costs unless it is specifically "Christian" art, but if we were to look further back in history, we would see moments where Christians were persecuted and belittled by art as well as others where the church was the epicenter of the world's best art. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down with local artist Jeremiah Jones to discuss how art can help all people, especially faithful Christians, with God. Join us next week for part 2 of this conversation!

In this episode, Trevor introduces us to Matt and Shanna Myers, missionaries with Go Ministries in the Dominican Republic. Matt and Shanna talk about how they heard the call to missions, their future plans in the DR, and what GO Ministries is already doing for the kingdom. For more information about GO or to support Matt and Shanna in their ministry, click the links below. gomin.org gomin.org/myers/

We're back with another Verse of the Day episode! In these episodes, Trevor and Ryan discuss YouVersion's Verse of the Day (from the Bible App) with little to no warning on what it is. Topics from scripture memorization to prayer and even the trinity pop up in this episode, and you won't want to miss it! Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting, learned, or think we got wrong down below!

A person's legacy is not a collection of every life event, but the important, character-defining moments that shaped who they really are. Their wealth and success quickly fade into obscurity while their generosity and love live with the people they leave behind, shaping the values and beliefs of future generations. In this episode of the King's Way Podcast, we dove into what it means to leave a legacy and how the stories we share shape our faith over time. Trevor and Ryan talk about the personal and community stories that made up their spiritual history and how these experiences guided them. Join the conversation by commenting part of your faith legacy down below!

In this episode of the King's Way Podcast, hosts Trevor and Ryan examine how AI undermines our perception of reality by creating increasingly convincing simulations and digital experiences, blurring the lines between genuine and fabricated experiences. Amidst this digital deluge, Trevor and Ryan explore a rising desire for authentic art and real-world connections, highlighting how people are seeking more tangible and meaningful interactions in an age dominated by digital illusions. Tune in for a compelling discussion on the quest for authenticity in a landscape where technology often challenges our trust in what we see and experience. This prompt was written entirely by AI.

Our church is currently in a series on family values (and more broadly, values in the Kingdom of God), but beyond our Sunday sermons, we believe this value applies to all Christians everywhere and at all times. It is so important that it's the first description of love found in 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan tackle the necessity of patience, how God displays perfect patience, and the depth that patience needs to go in every human heart if we will ever look like Jesus. Join the conversation by commenting your questions or what you found helpful!

What first drew you into Christianity and a local church? For me (Ryan), it was just something my family did every week before I understood any better. Then it became the place where my friends were, where I heard the most fantastical stories, where I got to play music, and eventually, where I felt the most accepted. But is that all it should be? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan are inspired by the language of a Missouri church's sermon on "Country Club Christianity" and delve into the unhealthy trend people fall into around church attendance and character formation. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting or your own stories about this sort of Chrsitianity. Resources Referenced: • The Sermon That Sparked The Episode: https://thecrossingchurch.com/Resource/Watch/untitled?T=Sermon • The Ruthless Elimination Of Hurry | John Mark Comer https://a.co/d/2eqwUQe

Brace yourself, and get your tissues ready: this will be our last Sunday Study Hall for the year as we take a break from preaching the Gospel of Matthew on Sunday mornings until the spring. But don't cry yet–this episode's a good one! In this installment, Trevor and Ryan talk in greater detail about the last half of Matthew 22 in which Jesus intellectually battles the Sadducees and Pharisees, covering the resurrection, big sections of the Old Testament, and how Jesus turns the tables on how our love for God influences how we treat others. Join the conversation by commenting what you learned or found interesting below! Resources Referenced: • Old Testament Scholar John Walton on the use of OT laws. https://www.holypost.com/holy-post-podcast/episode/236e0964/episode-345-torah-torah-torah-with-dr-john-walton • Episode 112 on Tattoos https://youtu.be/QLLX0OvAWnw

Have you ever wondered what things the staff at King's Way is working on throughout the year? Our main Sunday morning worship gatherings are only a small fraction of the programs we create and host for people, and while we deeply care about those, our family ministry is the pride and joy of our church. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to discuss how King's Way organizes and runs our two annual youth camps overall as well as the details of the high school trip that Trevor and Ryan got back from recently where Trevor spoke to the students about godly perseverance. Let us know what you thought about this episode in the comments below!

We're back with another episode of the Sunday Study Hall! These are some of our favorite podcasts to do because they help us dive deeper into the scripture that we preached on Sunday in a way that is conversational, curious, and inter-scriptural (tracing a theme from our specific passage throughout the wider contexts of the whole Bible). In this conversation, Trevor and Ryan talk about some of Jesus' final interactions before starting the last week that led him to his crucifixion, death, and resurrection. While the events may seem random and haphazard, the guys unpack Matthew's intentionality in recording them in this order, making a window to what the coming Kingdom of God that Jesus is bringing will look like. Join the conversation by letting us know what you found interesting or what we missed!

Who is more of a man: John Cena or Keanu Reeves? This day and age is flooded with conversations around masculinity and what it means (or should mean) to be a man, with voices from all sides chiming in with stories of hurt and abuse, values from previous generations, overreaches of power, and people working in factories or fighting in wars overseas. What sorts of masculinity are toxic, and what sorts are positive? And what sort of man was Jesus? Weak and woke, or macho with six-pack abs? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to discuss the script that Jesus lives out for manhood, leading to His father saying "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." (Matt. 3.17) Join the conversation by letting us know what you think we missed and how this might impact your thoughts on masculinity! The Sermon That Spurred Our Conversation: https://storage.sardius.media/8d5F99Ed22aB004/archives/23BEEA9235D975Ab81E0e3157A4c/static/1F3AA8/1C6a0c232FA2.mp3

We felt the pressure that Jesus felt in his day with all the cultural baggage surrounding the topic of this week's text, but we feel called to follow God wherever he leads us, not just to the easy texts that automatically agree with our assumptions. That's why in today's episode, Trevor and Ryan cover Jesus' words on marriage, divorce, singleness and celibacy, and relational community in the Kingdom of God. Most families in the United States are affected by divorce, and the tears in the fabric of our deepest communities are felt for generations. Because of how deep these roots go, lean in, listen, and let's continue the conversation Jesus jumped into two millennia ago as we strive to faithfully follow the never-changing God. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting about this episode, and if you're feeling especially brave, maybe even your own experience with divorce personally or in your family. Resource Mentioned: Holy Ghost Stories Podcast https://www.holyghoststories.org/listen

We're back with another Sunday Study Hall episode! In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to discuss the Bible text behind last week's sermon in greater detail than our time constraints on Sunday allowed. While these episodes normally focus heavily on the cultural background and allusions to other biblical texts, this parable that Jesus tells about the unforgiving servant is fairly clear to us without any explanation, leaving us all to grapple with the difficult application to forgive. Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the text and how it's drawing you to forgive those who have hurt you.

Who are the best Christians? Is it pastors, Christian monks, Bible college professors, activists, door-to-door evangelists, missionaries, or faithful weekly church attendees? Jesus answers this question in a way many of us might not: children and those like them. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan unpack the narrative and contextual setting behind the disciple's question and the child's presence in their midst, the ways that Jesus calls us to be childlike (and not just childish), and the implications of being childlike when you feel lost from God and when you fight with your brothers and sisters. Join the conversation by commenting your thoughts on the passage and how you've heard it taught down below!

Sometimes stories in the gospel accounts can seem sporadic. Jesus is kind to his disciples, rebukes a demon, gets frustrated with his disciples, gives an eerie message, and then pays his taxes. How does this paint a clear picture of Jesus' character or goals? In this episode, Trevor is joined by John Cowherd to discuss exactly this–the continuous and consistent thread of Jesus' activity in a sequence of different scenarios and crowds. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting about this passage below!

When most people think of God, they think of unexplained phenomena, a glowing light from the clouds, and a thundering voice from heaven. Jesus rarely appears in scripture this way, and even less in the gospel accounts, but Matthew 17 begins with one of those few times. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan drink triple-shot espresso drinks just before exploring some of the depths of this moment in Jesus' life, digging into some of the scriptural allusions made in this passage, the cultural background behind Peter's decision to suggest raising three tents, and the references to Elijah and John the Baptist. Join the conversation by letting us know what you found interesting or think we missed down below!

For being described as a "good guy" and a "good teacher", some of Jesus's words can appear pretty mean. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan tackle a large section of Matthew 15 which contains a tense interaction that Jesus had with an outsider begging for his healing. Digging into the historical background, original word usage, and similar interactions in Matthew's gospel account, they discuss the cultural background we miss in this tricky story as well as a three-day healing spree and the second account of Jesus feeding a massive crowd. Join the conversation by commenting what we missed or what you found interesting!

While it is recent news that a prominent pastor saying something strong enough to get him kicked off of the stage of a church near ours, our struggle with choosing leaders and worldview slants is nothing new. The glaring issue brought out at that event is an issue we constantly wrestle with–what makes leaders or ideologies worth following? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan set out to answer that question as it applies to our lives in general and in some specific situations we find ourselves in these days, arguing that the fruit of someone's life (the product of their character and integrity), as well as the tone and attitude someone has, should hold as much or more importance than the depth or shock of the content they communicate. Join the conversation by commenting below on what you found interesting, relevant, or disagreeable, as well as experiences you've had that would match our discussion.

From Palm Sunday to two Sundays after Easter this year (2024), we have been preaching a series called "Misplaced Expectations" in our Sunday worship gatherings. These have covered the ways that we expect God to be at work in the world and the ways that he often subverts our expectations for something much, much better. Whether you were here for these sermons and want a refresher or want to hear us engage the topic in another format, this episode is for you! Let us know in the comments what you think about the concept and a way that God has subverted your expectations of Him for the better!

What's the next step for a Christian after belief and baptism? Many faithful believers have sought and taught different answers to this question, but Jesus, his 12 disciples, and the New Testament church did not seem to struggle with what to do with new believers. The secret is in what Jesus thought a "disciple" is. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan have a conversation informed by John Mark Comer's book "Practicing The Way" about the path of maturity that Jesus calls all of his disciples down: past, present, and future. Join the conversation by letting us know how you've had discipleship communicated to you, and check out John Mark's book below. Practicing The Way | John Mark Comer https://a.co/d/5uCRv3y

We're back with another episode of the Sunday Study Hall! These are some of our favorite podcasts to do because they help us dive deeper into the scripture that we preached on Sunday in a way that is conversational, curious, and inter-scriptural (tracing a theme from our specific passage throughout the wider contexts of the whole Bible). In this conversation, Trevor and Ryan talk about one of the Bible's most famous Jesus stories, covering how this narrative fits into the context of Jesus' evolving 3-year ministry, the motivations and relational elements we can become numb to when we hear this story too often, and the spiritual and premodern background to the waves, the wind, and spirits. Join the conversation by letting us know what you found interesting or what we missed!

Many people (ourselves included) struggle with what God wants for them or from them. Did I pick the right school/job/spouse/church? Is God disappointed? Is He angry? Am I living in disobedience by wanting a certain career or making certain life moves, or is He giving me the freedom to choose those things? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan begin to tackle the topic of God's plan or will for our lives, what it entails, what it doesn't, what God asks of us, and what he promises to respond with. Join the conversation by letting us know what you've heard in the past about God's will, including God's will for people's lives in general or your own life in particular.

We're back with another episode of the Sunday Study Hall! These are some of our favorite podcasts to do because they help us dive deeper into the scripture that we preached on Sunday in a way that is conversational, inter-scriptural (tracing a theme from our specific passage throughout the wider contexts of the whole Bible), and curious. In this conversation, Trevor and Ryan talk about a slew of parables that Jesus gives in rapid succession at the end of Matthew chapter 13, covering how they connect, which weeds look like wheat, and how the idea "son of..." talks about something or someone's characteristics rather than their origin or necessary, unchangeable fate. Join the conversation by letting us know what you found interesting or what we missed!

We're back with another episode of the Sunday Study Hall! These are some of our favorite podcasts to do because they help us dive deeper into the scripture that we preached on Sunday in a way that is conversational, inter-scriptural (tracing a theme from our specific passage throughout the wider contexts of the whole Bible), and curious. In this conversation, Trevor and Ryan talk about the parable of the Sower, covering Ancient Israelite farming practices, the form and function of parables, and Jesus' invitation to live a surrendered life. Join the conversation by letting us know what you found interesting or what we missed!

We're back with another episode of the Sunday Study Hall! These are some of our favorite podcasts to do because they help us dive deeper into the scripture that we preached on Sunday in a way that is conversational, inter-scriptural (tracing a theme from our specific passage throughout the wider contexts of the whole Bible), and curious. In this conversation, Trevor and Ryan talk about "the sign of Jonah" and Jesus' statement about his mother and brothers. Join the conversation by letting us know what you found interesting or what we missed!

We're back with another episode of Sunday Study Hall! In this subseries, we do deep dives on sections of the Bible that we start exploring in our Sunday morning services. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about the middle of Matthew chapter 12, covering one of Jesus' mission statements that he draws from the ancient Israelite prophets, the discussion Jesus has with religious leaders on where his power comes from, and "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit" (I got shivers just typing that). Join the conversation by letting us know what we missed or what stuck out to you!

King's Way is back in our sermon series through Matthew's gospel account, and the podcast is following suit! Ryan is joined by John to dive deeper into the passage he preached on Sunday and explore some of the loose threads that couldn't get tracked down, including a fuller picture of the reason for the Sabbath, how this reasoning disagrees with the religious leader's assumed reason for the Sabbath, and how to "sabbath" well in your own life. Join the conversation by letting us know (email below) what you found interesting or what we missed! ryan@kingswaymo.com