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Alas, we have reached the final set of "7's" in Revelation: the 7 bowls of God's wrath!We've been operating under the idea that each set of 7 (7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 signs, and 7 bowls) are all talking about the same period of time from different perspectives. Last night, our pastoral intern Braden Shannon walked us through the 7 bowls of God's wrath. It's a heavier section of Revelation, but that doesn't make it any less important for our day to day lives. So have a listen!We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)

If someone were to ask me, "what is the MOST debated part of the book of Revelation?", I would be very tempted to say Revelation 12-14.Why Revelation 12-14? Because it is here that we see dragons, sea-beasts, earth-beasts, pregnant women clothed with celestial bodies, and probably the MOST debated part of all: the dreaded Mark of the Beast.In this episode of our Revelation series, we are tackling ALL of it! Who or what is the Sea-Beast? What's the deal with the Dragon and the woman? And above all, what is the mark of the beast, and do we have to be worried about taking it?We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)

There are parts of Revelation that are pretty straightforward. There are other parts that are hotly debated. Our passage for this week is one of the latter!At youth group last week, we tackled what is colloquially called "The Two Witnesses". They are given authority to breathe fire from their mouths to consume their foes, as well as shut up the sky and turn water into blood. Many people believe that Revelation is foretelling two literal witnesses who will appear and do these things. But could it be that something else is going on in this passage?So join us as we talk about "The Two Witnesses"! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)PS - This is a raw teaching from a Wednesday night youth group! We didn't have time to record this one separately, so you're getting it straight from the pulpit.

From April 11 to April 13 we took the youth of Mission Hill on a retreat! The theme for the weekend was "Beyond the Surface", where we took a look at the power of testimonies.This episode comes from our second session led by our very own Rachel Bricker, where she taught on the subject, "Why are testimonies important?"So have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

From April 11 to April 13 we took the youth of Mission Hill on a retreat! The theme for the weekend was "Beyond the Surface", where we took a look at the power of testimonies.This episode comes from our third session lead by our very own Debbie Young, where she taught on the subject, "How do we share our testimonies?"So have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

From April 11 to April 13 we took the youth of Mission Hill on a retreat! The theme for the weekend was "Beyond the Surface", where we took a look at the power of testimonies.This episode comes from our first session, where I taught on the subject, "What is a testimony?"So have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

We're on our FINAL week of student teaching month, and this week we have Molly Weldon sharing about the importance of having the right motivations when doing the right things!Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)

We're at week #3 of student teaching month, and this week we have Lillian Henry sharing about the fact that we have "one job to do"!Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)

We're at week #2 of student teaching month, and this week we have Ethan Shannon sharing about his experience with fearing the world vs. fearing God, and what we can all learn from it!Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)

Last week, in our first episode on spiritual warfare, we addressed two very important points: 1.) there is a pantheon of spiritual beings, and 2.) God created them to rule with Him in the heavenly places.Of course, "warfare" implies that not all spiritual beings are friendly. There has to be an enemy if there is to be warfare. In our second part of our sub-series on spiritual warfare, we talk about the Biblical evidence that supports the fact that there are rebellious spiritual beings out there who are opposed to the will of God, and we outline this but unpacking three scenes of spiritual Rebellion, all of which can be found in the first 11 chapters of Genesis :)Thanks for joining us! Let's get into it :)

March marks the beginning of "Student Teaching Month" at Mission Hill Youth! For the next four weeks you will be hearing lessons from some of the youth who attend our youth group. Our very first student is a young man named Joschua McCurley, who walked us through Ephesians 2:10. Have a listen, and enjoy!

One of the most controversial subjects in Christianity, at least in the west, is the concept of spiritual warfare. Some believe it doesn't even exist. Others believe it's real but has nothing to do with us. Still, others believe we are intimately involved with it.It may be surprising to you to know that spiritual warfare is treated as a reality in the book of Revelation! From monsters that arise from the earth to each church having an "angel", the spiritual realm seems to litter much of this incredible book. Because of this, we gotta talk about it!So join us for part 1 of our 3 part series on spiritual warfare! In this episode we'll lay out two key points to understanding spiritual warfare: that God has created a diverse pantheon of spiritual beings, and they were created by Him to rule with Him in the unseen realm.Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)

Revelation 6 begins the first set of "7's" that are found in the book of Revelation: the 7 seals, the 7 trumpets, the 7 signs, and the seven bowls. Each set of "7's" ends with the Day of the Lord. But what is "the Day of the Lord"? And what will happen when it comes? Who are the four horsemen, and what do they have to tell us about the world we live in today? Lastly, who are the "144,000"?If you've ever been curious about any of these questions, or if you've never even thought about them but reading the description of this episode has you curious, then have a listen as we unpack the first 6 seals of Revelation.We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)

We had a weird week this week. We had no youth group due to the weather, so we had no lesson, but it was too early for our next episode in our Revelation bonus content. What's a youth pastor and pastoral intern to do?Well, you create a new podcast series!Welcome to the first episode in our "Apologetics On Demand" (name pending) series! The point of this series is for Braden and I to ask each other questions about the faith, and then we have to answer those questions without having done any previous research or prep. Why? Because 90% of the time that's exactly how life goes for the believer! 9 times out of 10 we will be asked a question on the fly, and we'll have to be prepared to give a reason for the hope that we have on demand.The rules are simple: Braden and I will flip-flop asking each other common questions about the faith without having told each other what those questions are. We then must answer that question without having prepped for it. We are allowed to say "I don't know, but I will do research and come back to you" if we don't feel comfortable answering the question, because it's okay to say that in real life too!We hope you enjoy this first episode. Today's questions were:Is original sin biblical?Did Jesus actually suffer anything if He only died for three days?What are your thoughts on Lucifer?Can God create a rock that's too heavy for Him to lift?How would you debate a Jehovah's Witness?Welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

Revelation 5 is probably one of the better known chapters of the entire book. And for good reason! It's got Lions, Roots, Lambs, Scrolls, and more, and contained in these 14 verses is, what I would argue, the crux of the entire book of Revelation. In other words, if you want to understand the heart of Revelation, you need to understand what's going on in this chapter, and what it means "to conquer".So welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

Did you know that there are almost 500 allusions to the Old Testament in the book of Revelation? ALMOST 500!!!! That number varies depending on the commentary, but still, ALMOST 500!!! That's A LOT of Old Testament allusions crammed into a 22 chapter book.Now, we could take that statistic and log it away in our "Interesting Fun Facts about Revelation" folders and never think about it again, but if we did that, then we wouldn't be reading Revelation well. The fact that John weaves almost 500 Old Testament allusions into Revelation tells us that not only does John love the Old Testament, he also sees it as vital to understanding the message he's communicating through the book itself. In other words, if you want to understand Revelation well, then you need to understand the Old Testament.Join us as we do a quick dive into the 8 ways in which John uses the Old Testament in the book of Revelation! We're glad you're here with us, let's get into it :)

We have officially moved beyond the messages to the 7 churches, and now we are starting to get into the crazy phrophetic/apocalyptic stuff, and it all starts with Revelation 4. Here we see John being whisked away through a door in the heavens, where he gets to witness something that very few mortals have ever seen: the very throne room of God. This week, our pastoral intern Braden Shannon walks us through Revelation 4, as well as answers the questions: who do we worship? Why do we worship? And how do we worship?Thanks for joining us! We're glad you're here, let's get into it!

After a three week hiatus for the Christmas season, we're back at it again with our series through Revelation! This episode is a little different though. Because we've had three weeks off, and because we're transitioning into the crazier, more "apocalyptic" stuff of Revelation, we felt it was necessary to do a recap of Jesus' messages to the churches in chapters 2-3, as well as do a refresher on the genres of Revelation, and finally end with a macro overview of chapters 4-22. So this episode is very information heavy, but it's necessary for us as we transitions into the meat of Revelation.So welcome! Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)

If you have ever heard the term "lukewarm Christian", you can thank the church in Laodicea for that! But what does it mean to be "lukewarm"? Whatever it is, it's pretty important, because Jesus says that being "lukewarm" is so gross, He wants to vomit it out of His mouth. So it stands to reason that we, as followers of Jesus, should make sure we are as far separated from whatever "lukewarm" is.So what does it mean to be "lukewarm"? Have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

When I was a teenager, I assumed that there was only one way to read Revelation. And, in a way, there IS only one way to read Revelation, which is the same way we read the rest of the Bible: in it's proper context. But due to it's blend of prophetic, apocalyptic, and epistolary elements, Revelation feels a little more difficult to simply read "within it's context".Because of this, certain methodologies have arisen throughout history that have sought to make sense of Revelation within it's context. In today's episode of our bonus content series "REVELING in Revelation", Braden and I explore the 4 main methodologies used to understand this incredible (and slightly confusing) book! We unpack what they are, what their strengths are, as well as their weaknesses.So if you've ever been interested in the various ways in which Revelation has been interpreted, or if you've never given any thought to it until today, give us a listen!We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

The church in Philadelphia is dealing with an issue that we all deal with: doubt. It makes sense, too! They've got people telling them that Jesus is a false Messiah, and if they don't turn back now, they'll be judged by God. I wouldn't blame anyone for struggling with doubt in that context. But what's really cool about Jesus' message to the church in Philadelphia is how Jesus handles their doubts. And I think His message to them is just as pertinent for those of us today who have ever wrestled with their own doubts.So if you have ever had doubts about faith, Jesus, the existence of God, the Bible, or anything of that nature, then this episode is for you.So welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

Jesus follows the same structure when He addresses the churches:RevealReassuranceRebukeRepentRamificationsRewardAs we've been going through the churches we have been picking apart each part of the structure of the churches! What's interesting is in that, sometimes, Jesus DOESN'T stick to the pattern. That's on purpose, because Jesus wants us to pay attention in these moments. This week, Jesus messes with the pattern. He's done it already with the church in Smyrna, and he does it with the church in Sardis, but in the exact opposite way. So have a listen as our pastoral intern Braden Shannon walks us through the church in Sardis!We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)

Jesus follows the same structure when He addresses the churches:RevealReassuranceRebukeRepentRamificationsRewardOn our next episode in our Revelation series, we're tackling the fourth church: Thyatira. If you've ever heard the term "Jezebel" thrown about in church communities, you have this passage to thank! Jesus' issue with this church actually centers around a "Jezebel" in their midst. So what does Jesus mean when He tells them that they've been tolerating "Jezebel"? Why is it such a big deal? And what does it mean for us here in 2024? Have a listen and find out!We're glad you're here, let's get into it :) 

There are probably few theological topics more famous than the one we know as "The Rapture". Even if you aren't a Christian, you are probably aware of what it is. They've even based entire secular movies around the concept of the rapture! It's extremely well known... but do you actually KNOW it?Join us for our second episode in our bonus content series "REVELING in Revelation", where we discuss topics, issues, and aspects related to the book of Revelation that don't necessarily serve the purpose of a lesson at youth group, but are important enough that we need to talk about!For this episode, we are diving full on into the Rapture. What is the rapture? What is it's history? Who promotes it? Where is the evidence for it in scripture, and can a good argument be made AGAINST the rapture? If you've ever asked one or multiple of these questions, or if you're just interested in the topic, then have a listen!We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

When Jesus addresses each of the seven churches, He follows the same structure:1.) Intro2.) Encouragement3.) Rebuke4.) Repent5.) Consequences6.) RewardSo for each church, we are going to go through this structure, and we're going to unpack what Jesus says. This week, our very own pastoral intern Braden Shannon flew solo as he recorded the lesson he taught at Youth Group this week! So what's the deal with the church in Smyrna? What does it mean to be a "Synagogue of Satan"? And what's the surprising thing about this church? Have a listen to what Braden has to say and find out!We're glad you're here with us! Let's get into it :)

When Jesus addresses each of the seven churches, He follows the same structure:1.) Intro2.) Encouragement3.) Rebuke4.) Repent5.) Consequences6.) RewardSo for each church, we are going to go through this structure, and we're going to unpack what Jesus says. So what's Ephesus' deal? What does "the one who holds the seven stars in His right hand, and walks among the seven golden lampstands" have to say to this church? And most importantly, where has the love gone??We're glad you're here with us! Let's get into it :)

Jesus has a message for each of the seven churches, and for each church, He follows the same format.Intro - Jesus introduces Himself in such a way that would mean something for that specific churchEncouragement - Jesus tells the church what they are doing wellRebuke - Jesus tells the church what they are NOT doing wellRepent - Jesus calls them to repentConsequences - Jesus tells them what will happen if they DON'T repentReward - Jesus shares an eternal reward for "those who conquer"For this week, we did the church in Pergamum! This church is commended for holding fast to face in INTENSE persecution, but rebuked for some faulty teachings they're adhering to, which adds up to this: Following Jesus means allegiance and adherence. What does that all mean? Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

One of the reasons I love the book of Revelation is because it's just absolutely crazy. But the craziness has a purpose to it! Case and point: Jesus shows up in our passage today, but He shows up in a way that is WILDLY different than what we're used to seeing. Most of us, when we think of Jesus, think of that painting in your church where He's holding a little lamb or snuggling a child. We RARELY think of Jesus with eyes on fire, hair white as wool, and a sword coming out of His mouth. Yet this is what we see in our passage today.But Jesus doesn't show up like this just for fun! He shows up like this for a purpose. So what's the purpose? Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

Welcome to our first bonus episode in our Revelation series, a series we are calling "Revelation REWIND"!The book of Revelation is very much knit together with the end times, which makes sense because Revelation does talk about the end of the world! Believe it or not, there is an official doctrine in the Christian faith that talks about the end times. It's called "Eschatology", and a couple years ago I was asked to teach a class at our church on what that doctrine actually is. During my study, I found it helpful to categorize "eschatology" into two camps: The "open handed" camp, which encompasses all end-times issues that are debated among Christians and theologians (like the rapture, the state of Israel, the anti-Christ, and the millennial).And the "closed handed" camp, which encompasses all the stuff that is agreed upon by everyone across the board (like Jesus' second coming, the resurrection, final judgment, and restoration).So if you have ever been interested in eschatology, and if you've ever been intrigued to learn more about what is for certain vs. what is up in the air, have a listen to this episode! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

We're back at it again with Revelation!!!The book of Revelation is, in my humble opinion, one of the most confusing books in the Bible, if not THE most confusing book. There's dragons, beasts that come from the land and sea, prophets who breathe fire, horsemen, forehead marks, and more. Many people read this and think, "What is happening here?" This, coupled with so much confusing teaching, has made Revelation a book that is very intimidating to many people. So we thought, why not tackle it at Youth Group!Since we are starting this series, our first episode is dedicated to historical context, because if you do not understand what Revelation would have meant to it's original audience, you'll miss it's overall message. So join us as we unpack who wrote it, who they wrote it too, what every day life was like for a believer at that time, as well as the 3 genres that make up the book.If you are interested in learning more about Revelation, then welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)PS - The mic we used for this episode picked up Braden's voice spendidly, but for some reason I sound like I'm super far away. So if it sounds wonky to you, that's because it is! Bear with us as we figure out how our mic works, we promise it'll sound better next week.

The Bible is full of stories of God's provision. From the parting of the Red Sea which allowed the Israelites to escape Egypt, to the exorcisms performed by Jesus in the Gospels, God is constantly providing, delivering, and strengthening His people.In the FINAL episode of our expositional walkthrough of Philippians, we see Paul encourage the Philippians with this truth: God provides. But then he shifts gears a little bit to show them one of the ways God chooses to provide for His people, and in this particular circumstance, God chose to provide for Paul in this way.So what is the surprising way God chooses to provide for His people? Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here with us, let's get into it :)

In the fall of 2002, the DC sniper caused terror across the DC area by choosing people at random and shooting them from a distance. When his reign of terror ended, the world was surprised that it wasn't just one, but TWO snipers at work... and one of them was only 17 years old.The story of John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo is a fascinating case study on the importance of discipleship, because it shows us that we can disciple people really well... in the wrong direction.This is precisely what Paul is encouraging the Philippian church to keep in mind as they continue to walk the walk of faith. Paul's hope for them is that choose to follow those who follow Jesus.So who are you following dear listener? And are they pointing you to Jesus? What does all of this mean? Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

One of my favorite things in the Bible is when the Biblical authors use very strong language to talk about something. I love it because it reveals what they truly feel about it!In our passage for this episode, Paul has some very strong words for a certain group of people. These people were telling the Philippians that it wasn't enough to just follow Jesus. If they wanted to be TRUE followers of Jesus, they had to do something else too.Paul has very strong words for them. How strong? Well, have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

One of my biggest passions in this world is to help people get excited to read the book of Revelation. It's a complicated book for sure, but that doesn't mean you can't understand it! Contained within it's pages are beautiful images, profound truths, shocking warnings, and the immense love of God of His people and His creation.I was asked to teach a breakout session on the book of Revelation at the local Hope and Courage women's conference, and it was such an amazing experience. We talked about the nature of apocalyptic literature, as well as the four main truths that Revelation is communicating about the world we live in. This podcast episode is a recording of that teaching. So if you've ever been a little curious about what the book of Revelation holds within, then welcome! I'm glad you're here, let's get into it :)

We're back in the saddle again with Philippians, and today's passage is a doozy!Have you ever bailed on something, and the reason you gave was about your preferences? For example, have you ever left a church because you thought the music was too loud? Have you ever refused to go to a club meeting because you just didn't have any friends there? Have you ever written a strongly worded email to a pastor/teacher/professor because they do something during their sermons that just really bugs you? Like clearing their throat or drinking from a water bottle?If you have done that, you might be a "consumer".What is a "consumer", and why is that a bad thing? We'll dive into that and more as we explore two men that Paul holds in high regard PRECISELY because they chose to follow Jesus, rather than make Jesus follow them.We're glad you're here! Let's get into it!

You know what can prove to be difficult? Expositional teaching. By that I mean teaching from a Biblical text. It's extremely rewarding, but the process can be tough. It's a weighty thing to handle the Word of God.One of the coolest things to me is when God puts that kind of weight on the heart of a teenager. We have a small group of youth in our youth group who have felt the call to try their hand at teaching, and one of them had the opportunity to teach at our youth group last night: Braden Shannon! Here's a dude who not only felt the call to teach, but to also teach FROM A BIBLICAL TEXT!So if you have ever felt like life circumstances have got you down, and you just feel like it's been hard for you to see God in the midst of it, Braden's got a good word for you. He found it from a book in the Bible that not many people turn to for glimpses of God! But that's what makes the Bible awesome, and that's what makes Braden awesome too ;)So welcome to this episode of the Mission Hill Youth podcast! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

You know what's something that is necessary for life, but we don't often think about? Especially if coffee is your life?? Filters!Filters are important. They capture the bad stuff and let only the good stuff go through. We use them in our coffee and our water.Something else about filters is that we all have access to them... but some of us don't use them. And you wouldn't think that'd be a big deal UNLESS the filter we're talking about is the brain filter that keeps us from doing and saying dumb stuff.Paul has a filter for the Philippians. It's an important filter. It's a NECESSARY filter. It's what I call "The Jesus Filter".What is "The Jesus Filter"? Take a listen and find out! We're really glad you're here, let's get into it :)

Today's episode of "A Little Dose of Heresy" is a little different, and a LOT of awesome. Why is it so awesome?? Because today we have a guest speaker: Braden Shannon! He is joining us for this episode to enlighten us on one of the biggest heresies the church has ever had to face: Gnosticism.If you want to know more about what Gnosticism is, then take a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

If someone gave you the choice right now between living and dying, I'm willing to bet we'd choose living. We don't want to die. It's one of the most universally feared concepts to ever exist. It's ironic, then, that we fear death so much, yet so many of us wander through this life not really LIVING life.The apostle Paul is in prison while writing to the Philippian church, and his life is on the line. His fate will be decided at his upcoming trial, and he does what one usually does in that situation: he ponders what it means to live and die... and his thoughts are very surprising!So if you have ever wondered, "what does it mean to really live?" Or pondered the question, "how can I be sure of what's on the other side of death?" This episode is for you! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

This episode is different from our other heresy episodes, mainly because this one serves more as an intro into our next sub-series of heresies that deals with Jesus' humanity/divinity. Since it's an intro, it's a little more surface level because it isn't just one heresy, it's a blanket term that deals with multiple heresies. So it's important to listen to this one! That way the next few episodes will make more sense.So what is "subordinationism"? Have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

There are a few things in this world that are universal to every human. One of those is "suffering". It doesn't matter who you are, eventually, you will suffer. However, the Bible's stance on suffering is unique, because it teaches us that, for the follower of Jesus, joy can be found in the midst of the suffering.Paul is in prison while writing the letter to the Philippians. It's safe to say that he is experiencing a season of suffering. But it's precisely this truth, that followers of Jesus can find joy in the midst of their suffering, that Paul is sharing with the Philippians.So how can we find joy in the midst of our suffering? Why don't you have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

Our text for today is a prayer that Paul offers up for his friends, the Philippian church. For many people, when it comes to teaching or preaching the Bible, especially prayers like in our text, the application can quickly become something like, "be more like Paul" or "pray more like Paul". Well, I don't know how to tell you this, but you're not Paul (unless your name is Paul, in which case you're not the Paul who wrote Philippians).However, that doesn't mean you can't take ANYTHING from his prayers, and Philippians 1: 1-11 is no different. What are the core values behind what Paul is communicating to the Philippians? And what do those core values have to do with us? As you'll see, Paul's core values in our text center around not just friendship, but TRUE friendship, and what it means to have true friendship.So what does it mean to have true friendship? Well, take a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into :)

Welcome to the first episode of our series through the book of Philippians!Philippians is unique among Paul's letters in the New Testament. Whereas most of Paul's letters deal with correcting faulty teaching or rebuking those who are walking apart from Christ, Philippians is a letter dripping with joy and friendship. But, as with ALL books in the Bible, if you want to understand it better, you have to know the context. If that's what you're looking for, you're in the right place!So welcome listener! We're glad you've joined us, let's get into it :)

One of my favorite shows growing up was "Power Rangers"! It was so good, so campy, and so predictable. The Power Rangers would fight the puddies, then the big bad guy would should up, they'd get in their Zords (which were these dinosaur robots), fight the bad guy, the bad guy would power up and the zords couldn't cut it anymore, so they'd all join together to form Mega Zord, and He was powerful enough to beat the bad guy and win the day! So good!However, if you were like me, eventually you ask the question, "If you aren't at your most powerful until you all join to become Mega Zord... why not just stay as Mega Zord all the time?"Did you know there is a heresy that treats God like a Mega Zord? It's called "partialism", and if you want to know more about it, then welcome to this episode of Mission Hill Youth's podcast series called "A Little Dose of Heresy". We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)

This is a bittersweet episode for us, as it marks the end of our Jonah series!Jonah has definitely been probably my favorite book we've done so far at Mission Hill Youth, because it's equal parts challenging, hopeful, and hilarious. In this episode we tie a bow around our Jonah series by recapping the historical context, the plot, and the point of it all. This episode is a bit different than the others, as it's main purpose is to give you the info you need to 1.) meditate on the truths of the book and how they apply to your life, and 2.) be able to discuss it with someone else!We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)

We say it all the time, especially in church circles. "God is love, God loves you, Jesus saves, salvation belongs to the Lord!" And it's true! These are true statements! But sometimes we say these things without giving a second thought to the reality of what they truly mean. The truth is, the width and height and depth of the love of God is incomprehensible... and a little offensive.We are in the final chapter of Jonah, and in it we'll see Jonah's stunning reaction to the mercy of God. And at first it sounds completely ridiculous, but if we truly sit on it and think about it, I think we can actually identify with Jonah. For some people, that's a scary place to be in. But I think for the author of Jonah, that's right where he wants you.Welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it!

Psychology tells us that how we think about things often reveals a lot about us. For example, did you know that when we picture in our minds the people we respect, they tend to be taller than they actually are? Fascinating stuff!But that's how we picture people we respect. But how do we picture the people we don't respect? That's the question at the forefront of our lesson in Jonah for this week. As we walk through Jonah 3: 6-10, the author of Jonah invites us to consider something really important: how we picture our enemies reveals a lot about our own hearts, and how WE see our enemies vs. how GOD sees your enemy are two very different pictures.Join us as we are confronted with our ideas of our enemies! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

Have you ever had the opportunity to share your faith with someone, but you chose not to because you might mess it up? Or you might make yourself look like an idiot? I have done it SO MANY TIMES! It's understandable, but it's also problematic, because when we do that, we are really showing that we don't trust that God can move EVEN IF we are a mess.In our story for this lesson, we will see that this is not the case. In fact, we will see God move in a powerful way despite Jonah's clear imperfections, and I think it carries a powerful message that can free us up from that kind of fear!Welcome to the 5th episode of our Jonah series. We're glad you are here! Let's get into it :)

Have you ever been part of a group project, and you all just can't seem to get on the same page? How does it usually go? If you're anything like me, it NEVER goes well. Unless those people are united in their goal, it's just 5 separate minds trying to accomplish a task in 5 separate ways. It's just chaos!If that's the result of humans not being united, can you imagine what would happen if God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit weren't united?Welcome to our next Trinitarian heresy known as "tritheism"! We're glad you're here, let's get into it!

If you're like me, you KNOW that God is merciful, and you have no problem singing about it at church on Sunday. But sometimes, when you've dropped to your absolute lowest point, it's hard to BELIEVE God is merciful.Luckily for us, we have places in scripture like Jonah chapter 2 that serve as a great reminder of the surprising nature of God's mercy. How low is too low? How far is too far? Tune into this episode and find out!Thanks for joining us, let's get into it!

One of the doctrines that make Christianity unique is the doctrine of the Trinity. We worship a God who exists as three distinct persons, all having the same essence. In other words, the God we worship is 3 "who's", 1 "what".This can be a difficult concept to comprehend! In fact, for some people it has proven to be so difficult and complicated, that they have rejected it altogether in favor of other explanations that are "easier" to understand. But just because something is "easier" to understand doesn't mean it's true, and that is where our next heresy comes into play, which is "Modalism".What is "Modalism"? Listen and find out! We're excited you're here with us today, let's get into it!