Midweek Move

Welcome to Midweek Move: Weekly Shorts — a condensed version of our in-depth, verse-by-verse Bible study podcast. In this episode, Dallas sits down with Kinsly, a student from our THP Film School, to dive into Mark 9:30–32 — a moment where Jesus shares something powerful, but His disciples remain silent. Why didn't they ask questions? And more importantly, why don't we?

After the glory of the Transfiguration, Jesus returns with Peter, James, and John to find the remaining disciples in a heated argument and a desperate father pleading for his son's deliverance. In this episode, Dallas and Carlos unpack Mark 9:14–29, a passage filled with emotional tension, spiritual struggle, and real-life leadership challenges. Topics covered include: Navigating spiritual highs and real-world valleys How to respond to unanswered prayers and prolonged suffering The distinction between demonic activity and natural illness Leading with compassion in the face of frustration What this story teaches us about faith, doubt, and God's power Whether you're a leader, a student of the Word, or someone navigating disappointment on your walk with God, this conversation offers honest insight and biblical encouragement. Scripture: Mark 9:14–29

What did Jesus mean when He said, “some standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power”? In this episode of Midweek Move, Dallas and Carlos walk through one of the most challenging and significant passages in the Gospels, the Transfiguration of Jesus. Topics covered include: Why did Jesus bring only Peter, James, and John to witness this moment The significance of Moses and Elijah appearing with Jesus The voice of God affirms Jesus as His Son and commands the disciples to listen Peter's fear and what it teaches us about vulnerability in leadership The tension of prophetic timing and waiting to speak when God says, “not yet” This conversation explores how the disciples wrestled with their expectations, cultural assumptions, and limited understanding, even in the face of divine revelation. It also challenges us today to examine how we interpret Scripture, lead others, and remain centered on the authority of Christ. Whether you're a leader, student of Scripture, or someone navigating questions of faith, this episode offers rich insights and practical takeaways for your spiritual journey. Subscribe for more weekly deep-dives into Scripture. Like, comment, and share this episode if it speaks to you. Scripture: Mark 9:1–13

In this episode, we dive into Mark 8:27-30, a major turning point in the Gospel of Mark and a powerful moment of revelation. Jesus asks His disciples, "Who do you say I am?" Peter's bold response, "You are the Christ," challenges us to examine what we truly believe about Jesus. Many people, even within the church, settle for partial truths. They see Jesus as a good teacher or a moral example, but miss the deeper reality of who He really is. This one revelation, that Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One, has the power to transform your faith, your identity, and your everyday life. Whether you're new to the Bible or have followed Jesus for years, this study will help you reflect on how knowing Him as Lord changes everything.

In this week's episode of Midweek Move, Dallas and Carlos dive into a powerful conversation inspired by Mark 8:11–26. Why is it so hard to see clearly, spiritually speaking? What keeps us from truly understanding what Jesus is trying to show us? Join the conversation as they explore the tension between faith, frustration, and clarity.

In this episode of Midweek Move, Carlos and Dallas discuss one of the Gospel of Mark's most debated moments: the feeding of the 4,000. Is this just a repeat of the feeding of the 5,000… or is there something deeper going on? Join the conversation as they explore the setting, the subtle differences, and what this moment reveals about Jesus' mission, especially toward those on the margins of society. What did the disciples miss? And what might we be missing today?

Did Jesus' plan always include the Gentiles? Join us as Dallas speaks with Justus Freeman, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Bridges Christian College and Seminary, and Journey Fellowship's Generations Pastor Andy Ricketts For more information about Bridges Christian College and Seminary, visit https://www.bcc.edu/ For more information about Journey Fellowship, visit https://jf.church/ 

What really defiles a person? How can we avoid it today? Join us as pasotrs Scott and Dallas sit down to walk through Mark 7:14-23 together.

In Mark 7:1-13, Jesus rebukes the religious leaders for not truly honoring God. What grievous thing were they doing that led Jesus to say this? Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas sit down to discuss this passage.

In Mark 6:45-52, we find Jesus walking on water. What leadership lessons can we learn from that experience? Join us as Carlos and Dallas sit down to discuss this passage.

How can we distinguish between Tradition and Scriptures? Why are Daniel's friends referred to by their slave names in the Bible? What exactly are the “Keys to the Kingdom?” Join us as Carlos and Dallas sit down to discuss more of your questions.   Time Stamps: Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Explanation of the episode 02:17 Tradition vs Scripture 6:25 What is a “perfect omer?” 8:50 Why are Daniel's friends referred to by their slave names? 12:24 What are the “Keys to the Kingdom?” 15:53 What is “Legalism?” 19:00 Is Communion bread and Wine symbolic or literal? 22:00 Why did Elisha call for the Bears to attack people? 26:31 Can you understand the Bible without heavy academics? 31:42 Why don't Protestants use the Apocrypha? 37:03 Closing

Why did God create man just to regret man? Why did God create Satan? Is the International Children's Bible a good Bible? Is the Earth young or old? These are just a few of the many questions that Carlos and Dallas sit down to discuss on this week' episode of Midweek Move. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Explanation of what we are doing 01:20 Opinion vs Facts 02:22 Why did God regret making man? 07:14 Why did God Create Satan? 09:27 Is the International Children's Bible a Good Bible? 13:27 How Long was “the Beginning?” is the Earth old or young? 20:43 Are children responsible for the Sins of their parents? 27:08 What's the Difference between Righteousness and Holiness? 28:21 What is the difference between Holiness and Sanctification? 32:05 What is Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? 35:58 What to do if feel like your church community is treating you like a black sheep? 40:55 Closing

For the first time in 172 episodes, we will not be able to film for our regularly scheduled episode. With this small break, we wanted to extend an opportunity. We'd love to answer some of your questions about bible study, translations, and things that have come up from our discussions over the years. Email us at MediaHub@THPShreveport.com to submit your questions.

Is it possible to show compassion and serve others during a season of pain? How did Jesus do it? Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas take a look at Mark 6:30-44 where Jesus fed 5000 people while grieving.

What led to the death of John the Baptist? How did Jesus respond to it? Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas sit down to discuss Mark 6:14-29

Rejection is hard to deal with, so how do we do it? What can we learn from how Jesus dealt with the rejection he faced in Mark 6? Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas sit down to examine Mark 6:1-6 together.

What really healed the woman with the issue of Blood? Why did Jesus clear the room when he healed Jairus' daughter? Join us this week as pastor Scott and Dallas sit down to break down Mark 5:21-43.

In Mark 5, we see the story of Jesus dealing with a man possessed by a legion of demons. What can we learn from his situation? How does this situation reveal more about the heart of Jesus?

In Mark 4:35-41, we see an interesting scene where Jesus rebukes his disciples, seemingly for asking for help. What's happening here? Why did he do this? Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas sit down to examine this passage together.

How is the kingdom of God like a seed? Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas sit down to discuss Mark 4:26-34 together.

Why do some people struggle with sharing their faith? What are some basic things we can do to increase our confidence in sharing our faith? Join us as Pastors Scott and Dallas sit down to take a look at Mark 4:21-25

In Mark 4:21-25 we see Jesus using parables to teach crowds of people. But why did he do it? What's the best way for us to help people to grow? Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas dive into this conversation. 

Many have wondered what the sin of Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit really is. Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas sit down to dive into Mark 3:20-35 together to discuss this sin without forgiveness.

What does it actually mean to be thankful in every situation? What is the context of that statement in 1 Thessalonians 5:18? Join us as Dallas walks us through this popular Thanksgiving Verse.

How should pastors handle crowds? How did Jesus handle it? Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas sit down and examine Mark 3:7-12 together.

Did Jesus Christ break the law!? Join us on Midweek Move as Pastors Scot and Dallas dive into Mark 2:23–3:6, where Jesus challenges the religious rules surrounding the Sabbath. In this episode, they explore why Jesus was both grieved and angered by the Pharisees' attitude and what his response reveals about the true purpose of rest. Come discover how Jesus redefined the Sabbath and how it relates to your personal life today.

In this episode of Midweek Move, pastors Scott and Dallas dive into Mark 2:13-22, where Jesus dines with tax collectors and sinners, stirring controversy among religious leaders. Join the conversation as they explore the balance between reaching the lost and staying faithful, unpack Jesus' parables, and discover what His actions teach us about living with purpose and integrity today.

In Mark 2:1-12 we see an interesting moment where Jesus is accused of committing blasphemy. What did He do? Was his words blasphemous? Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas sit down to discuss this passage together.

What can the prayer of the leper and the prayer of Jesus in Mark 1 teach us? Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas sit down to examine Mark 1:35-45 together.

In the scriptures, we see Jesus dealing with the sick and the demonic? How did He deal with them? What can we learn from His example? Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas walk through Mark 1:21-34 together.

Why did the disciples follow Jesus? What was so powerful about the words "Follow me" that it caused these men to leave everything behind. Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas discuss Mark 1:14-20 together.

In this episode of Midweek Move, Pastors Scott and Dallas dive into Mark 1:9-13, exploring the significance of Jesus' baptism and His time of temptation. Why were these moments so crucial before His ministry began? Tune in as we unpack these powerful verses and their impact on our lives today!

This week on Midweek Move, join us as Pastors Scott and Dallas explore the beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the lens of Mark 1:1-9. We'll discuss the significance of John the Baptist's ministry, the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, and how personal repentance is key to revival. Together, we'll see how these events point to Christ's superiority and offer hope for believers facing persecution.

Ever wondered why we have four Gospels and what makes the Gospel of Mark unique? Join us on Midweek Move as we dive into the context, authorship, and purpose behind the book of Mark. Who was Mark? Why did he write this gospel, and who was he writing to? This episode explores how the historical setting and early church traditions help us understand this short but powerful account of Jesus' life. Don't miss out as we prepare to go deeper into Mark in the weeks ahead! Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

What is the Future of Midweek Move?

Why is understanding Biblical context so important when studying the Bible? Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas sit down to discuss this topic and how we approach it in the context of Midweek Move podcast.

Why did we start a Bible study podcast? How did we do it? Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas sit down to discuss the how and why behind Midweek Move!

What does Jesus mean when discussing the sower and seeds in Luke 8:4-8? Join Dallas and Fish as they sit down to discuss this passage and talk about how to prepare our hearts to receive from the Lord.

What are some practical ways that you can help support your local ministry? Join as as Dallas and Preslea sit down to examine Luke 8:1-4 and discuss this very question.

Why is it important to have grace for those who don't know Jesus? Today on Midweek Move Dallas sits down with Jillian to discuss this very question as they walk through Luke 7:36-50.

Sometimes, accepting the truth is hard to do. Especially when the truth goes against your personal desires. But why is it essential to accept the truth? How do we do it? Join us as Dallas sits down with a young man named Rylan to discuss these questions.

Sometimes, it's hard to ask questions about our faith, especially when we fear that the person we ask will judge us. How can we create an environment where it's safe to ask questions. Join us today as Dallas sits down with one of our students to examine Luke 7:18-23 and ask that very question.

How can compassion change the life of a person? What does it look like to show compassion? Join us as Dallas sits down with Sierra Hall to discuss these questions as they walk through Luke 7:11-16 together.

Why was the Centurion so brave and confident in his request of Jesus? How can we have confident prayers? Join us as Dallas sits down with Molly to break down these questions while examining Luke 7:1-10 together.

What makes for a solid foundation for our faith? Why is it important for us to have a solid foundation? Join pastors Dallas and Jaran as they sit down to examine Luke 6:46-49 together.

What does the Bible mean when it says, "Judge not?" Join Dallas as he sits down with Clinton Meleton to discuss the controversial passage found in Luke 6:37-45.

What Bible translation is best for you to use? Is the King James Bible the superior Bible? Is the New King James faulty? Is the ESV actually the best Bible ever? Join us as Dallas sits down to discuss what makes a good Bible and how you should choose one. Referenced in the Video: Mark Ward  - https://www.youtube.com/@markwardonwords-  Scholar who is well known for his works on the accuracy and the use of not just The King James Bible but many other biblical literacy topics. He also works for Logos Software, whom Dallas refers to in this video and references the following article from them: https://www.logos.com/grow/best-bible-translation/ Mike Winger  - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeWinger -  Has done some great videos discussing not just The Passion Translation but many other important topics for Christians to consider. The Midweek Move is an extension of the ministry of The Healing Place in Shreveport, Louisiana. For more information about The Healing Place, visit our website https://thpshreveport.com/ Connect with Dallas: https://www.instagram.com/geekdevotions/ Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/midweekmove Leave a Review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midweek-move/id1589098801 

In Luke 6:20-36 we see Jesus lay out a series of statements that start with the phrase "Blessed are the..." What does it mean to be blessed? How do we walk in blessing? Join us as pastor Scott and Dallas sit down to break down this passage together.

How can you tell who is really a disciple and who's not? How do you determine who you will invest your time in and who you will simply leave the door open to? Join us as pastors Scott Ethridge and Dallas sit down to examine this question and others while walking through Luke 6:12-19 The Midweek Move is an extension of the ministry of The Healing Place in Shreveport, Louisiana. For more information about The Healing Place, visit our website https://thpshreveport.com/ Connect with Dallas: https://www.instagram.com/geekdevotions/ Connect with Pastor Scott: https://www.instagram.com/1900roastingco/ Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/midweekmove Leave a Review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midweek-move/id1589098801