Wayster Nation

Is humor honoring or dishonoring to God? What kind of humor is permissible and not sinful? Laughter is good for us and it helps create connections between humans... but can it be sinful and dishonoring to God? How do we navigate the diversity of people's humor and make jokes that are not sinful or immoral? This is such a nuanced conversation and a topic we all can relate too. In The Shanty Studio today: Yodev Ocasion, Myron Jellison and Kalyn Hines.

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere!!! It's integrated into our devices and seems to be working on every platform or software we interact with. So how do we navigate the A.I. scene and not compromise our faith? Or lead us into Sin? How should Christians view and interact with A.I.? Buckle up and join the conversation and discovery of how we walk in this new A.I. driven era. In the Shanty Studio: Myron Jellison, Kalyn Hines, and Ryan Proctor.

Should we be non-chalant in how we follow God? Is it appropriate to be laid back and irreverent? How you view God will determine how you live your life. So what is the connection between our view of God and our reverence we have in our daily life? Should we be more formal or can we be more casual and relax? Isn't it about a relationship with Jesus and He is my friend? In the Shanty Studio: Ryan Proctor, Kalyn Hines, and Myron Jellison

Is marijuana permissible for Christians? What does the Bible say about it and how should we interact with it? Can we use it medicinally? Recreationally? Our country is legalizing it for medical and recreational use and it's becoming more and more acceptable, so how should a Christian view and interact with it. In the Shanty Studio: Kalyn Hines, Myron Jellison and Ryan Proctor.

The majority of us will work for someone and with someones... so how do we have good relationships with our boss's/supervisors and our coworkers? We are called to be "Christs Ambassadors" and sometimes that can be difficult in the workplace. What does it look like to honor God with your professional relationships? In the Shanty Studio today: Myron Jellison, Ryan Proctor and Kalyn Hines.

As an adult, what does honoring your father and mother look like? This is the 5th commandment of the 10, and has a promise! So how does this play out in our young adult years as we transition from dependency to independence? What is the difference between obedience and honor? In the Shanty Studio this week: Kalyn Hines, Yodev Ocasio, and Myron Jellison.

Finding the one can seem overwhelming... where does someone start to try and find the right guy or girl to start a relationship with? Dating in 2025 comes with it's own unique obstacles, but how should we approach dating and asking someone out. If you are ready for marriage and want to start dating to explore options, what does that process look like? In the Shanty Studio today: Kalyn Hines, Myron Jellison, and Ryan Proctor.

Friendships can last for a season or a lifetime. Sometimes the friendships will look different as the years go one. Sometimes friendships can simly drift... But maybe sometimes the people in our lives might need to change completely. Is it okay to break off a friendships? Do we need to tell them the friendship is over? Do we just ghost people and move on? In this conversation we explore all the dynamics of transitions in freindships. In the Shanty Studio today: Myron Jellison, Ryan Proctor, and Kalyn Hines

The Bible is full of wisdom about friendships and the importance of having the good people in your life. But what actually makes a friend a friend? How do you know the friendship is good and mutually beneficial? How do you make those friendships and keep those friendships through the even changing needs of life? Join us as we try and unpack the reality of peer relationships and bring such joy to the friendships we have. In The Shanty Studio today is Yodev Ocasio, Myron Jellison, and Kalyn Hines.

The Bible talks about covenantal relationships. So what are they? What elements are necessary to be considered a covenant? What elements are necessary for God to validate the beginning of a covenantal relationship. Marriage is categorized as a covenant between one man and one woman before God that can never be broken... So when does the marriage covenant start? What elements need to be present to honor God and begin this sacred agreement? Join Ryan Proctor, Kalyn Hines and Myron Jellison in The Shanty Studio to unpack covenantal relationship and specifically the vow of marriage.

Is Lent a only Catholic Church tradition , or is it for all Christians? What is Lent? Should we participate? Why does the Catholic Church hold it as a sacred practice? What do we do with Lent??? The preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus (Easter!!!), can be a great thing to prepare the hearts and minds of Jesus followers, but can also be mis-understood and manipulated. Jump in with conversation as we unpack the history of Lent, the Biblical perspective on this tradition, and how we should think and participate in it. In The Shanty Studio today are Yodev Ocasio, Myron Jellison, and Kalyn Hines.

The Sabbath is the 4th command of the 10 commandments and was observed by the nation of Israel and the Jewish people. Their culture was built around the creation narrative of 6 days of work and 1 day of rest. Our society and culture seems to ignore this command and christians seem to lax this one above the other 9. SO... How do we observe this command in a culture that is 24/7? Should we take a day of rest? What does keeping the sabbath holy look like in our lives? In the Shanty Studio today is Yodev Ocasio, Kalyn Hines, and Myron Jellison.

Fasting is something we see throughout the entire Bible. Is fasting something every Christian must do? If so, how does one fast and what is the purpose of fasting. In this episode we try and understand fasting and how we are supposed to implement this spiritual practice. In the Shanty Studio for this episode are Myron Jellison, Ryan Proctor, and Kalyn Hines.

There is so much controversy over the deportation of illegal immigrants from our country. How should christians feel about this and what should we do? There is no real obvious and simple answer. Should we only deport criminals and gang members? Should we be a refugee safe place? What about the laws and legal channels to get approval to live in this country? In the Studio today: Myron Jellison, Ryan Proctor, and Kalyn Hines.

Have you ever wanted to hear from God and know exactly what to do? We are faced with decisions all the time and some of the are very significant. How can we make the best decision and do what God has planned for us? How can we hear God's voice? Join Myron Jellison, Kalyn Hines, and Ryan Proctor in the Shanty Studio.

We know that God loves "us", but does He really love me? I might even believe He loves me but how do I actually accept that love and live in that love? How can I be certain of the the love of God? We were made to be love and be loved and the fullness of life is found in the love of God. Join Myron Jellison, Kalyn Hines and Ryan Proctor in the Shanty Studio.

Christmas is full of tradition! Do you know where these traditions came from? Most of them are rooted in a pagan religion around the winter solstice feast on Dec 25th. Jesus was most likely not born on Dec 25th... Humans attached the celebration of his birth on the winter solstice. Most of the bells, decorations, and even the Christmas tree have pagan roots. So... Should we celebrate Christmas? Join Myron Jellison and Kalyn Hines in the Shanty Studio.

Should Christians celebrate Christmas? Christmas has so many elements that originate from Pagan traditions. Does this mean we shouldn't participate in the traditions or celebrations? Should we let kids believe in Santa Clause? Should we have pine tree's in our houses? Should we hang ornaments and lights? Jesus was most likely not even born on Dec 25th... so why do we celebrate his birthday not on his actual birthday? There are a lot of questions around Christmas... Join Kalyn Hines and Myron Jellison in the Shanty Studio.

The movement of Jesus was so irresistible and experience exponential growth in the book of Acts. There was such a focus on being hospitable, sharing the needs of people, and daily fellowshipping. Do you think our culture today is too individualized and not focused around the needs of others? What would it look like to apply a radical ethic and value of biblical hospitality into our daily lives? In the Shanty Studio today are Myron Jellison, Ryan Proctor, and Kalyn Hines.

We just hangout and talk about our favorite things during the Christmas season. Christmas is such an amazing time of year full of tradition and memories. What are some of your favorite memories and traditions. Enjoy the conversation as we just reminisce and share about Christmas. In the Shanty Studio are Kalyn Hines, Myron Jellison and Ryan Proctor.

A disciple is a person, not a process. A disciple is a student of or a follower of someone. So what does it mean to be discipled? What is horizontal discipleship? We are called by Jesus to "go and make disciples"... what does He mean by that? Is it a process someone goes through? Is it the responsibility of the person making the disciples to "make a disciple"? Or do people have to choose to follow someone else? The conversation and idea of discipling others is robust and fraught with different opinions. This is a command of Jesus, but expressed in very different ways. Join Myron Jellison, Ryan Proctor, and Kalyn Hines in the Shanty Studio!

We use the tern Christian to refer to those who follow Jesus. The word disciple is used for those who followed Jesus and were some of His closet people. What does it mean for us to be a follower of Jesus? Are we disciples? What does being a disciple actually mean? Join the conversation as we talk about the definition, the call, and the cost of being a disciple of Jesus. In The Shanty Studio this week are Ryan Proctor, Kalyn Hines, and Myron Jellison.

The election is over... Your candidate got elected, or your candidate didn't get elected... now what? How should Christians live in light of the election outcome? How can we live out Romans 13 when it comes to governing authorities? This election has produced the most divisive political climate and it seems as if it's only going to get worse. Join Kalyn Hines, Ryan Proctor and Myron Jellison in The Shanty Studio.

Do you feel and see the discrepancy in male to female ratio in the church? It appears as though there are more Godly woman than there are men. Why is that? It seems as if woman are more involved in faith and prioritize church involvement. So this leaves us with a void of Godly men... We need to call boys to be men... We need a transition from boys to men... (not the musical group thought.... haha) Join Myron Jellison and Kalyn Hines in The Shanty Studio to unpack this idea.

Is it okay to play fantasy? What about if you are betting on the league? What about betting on sports in general? Should Christians gamble at all? With mobile technology, fantasy leagues and sports betting has become so popular. How should we as christians interact with these popular entertainment activities? Join Kalyn Hines and Myron Jellison in the Shanty Studio.

What is musical worship? Why do we do it? Is there a certain format of singing and instrumentation that is more pleasing to God? What worship music should I listen to? The modern christian music scene is very diverse. Have you ever wondered if all christian music pleases God? Are there songs and music groups we should not listen to or sing publicly from the stage at church? Join Kalyn Hines, Ryan Proctor & Myron Jellison in this Shanty Studio to talk all things worship music.

Is it okay to desire a to be in a relationship? Should I actively seek out someone to date and just date around? Should I use dating apps to try and found a spouse? The Bible has no direct advice and guidance on dating, but its principles can help you navigate the dating scene. Join Kalyn Hines, Ryan Proctor and Myron Jellison in the Shanty Studio.

Most of us, if not all of us, will get married. It is a desire for most people... But what about those who will be single for their entire life? The Bible seems to indicate a higher calling and a greater devotion to God. How can we view singleness as a gift and steward our single year until we get married? How can we embrace our single season and serve God is radical ways? How can we prepare ourselves for marriage as we honor God in our singleness? In the Shanty Studio for today's episode are Kalyn Hines, Ryan Proctor, and Myron Jellison.

The Bible can often be hard to understand or does not provide absolute clarity on what to do... When we find "These Grey" areas, what should we do? How can we embrace the grey and still follow the Bible? Jesus often taught in some vague ways and not in black and white. Join Ryan Proctor, Kalyn Hines, and Myron Jellison in the Shanty Studio.

The ability to have a conversation with someone seems to be non existent. We avoid confrontation, sharing feelings, and addressing frustrations we have with others. The Bible has a strong call for unity among believers and a command to be reconciled when there is division. How can we embrace the difficult and uncomfortableness of resolving differences. In the Shanty Studio this week is Myron Jellison, Kalyn Hines, and Gaby Proctor.

What is your testimony? Have you even been asked to share your story of faith? Your story is one of the greatest resources you have to share the Gospel and invite people into a relationship with Jesus. We should share our story as often as we can. Join Ryan Proctor and Myron Jellison in the Shanty Studio.

We all have a desire to be liked. This can lead us to have people pleasing tendencies that keep us stuck and influence every aspect of our lives. Should we care what people think about us? Should we do things to earn the approval of others? To what degree is the opinion of others helpful and beneficial. Join Ryan Proctor, Gaby Proctor and Myron Jellison in the Shanty Studio.

Culture says we should be open-minded. What does open-minded really mean? Should Christians be open-minded? Myron Jellison, Gaby Proctor, and Ryan Proctor discuss these questions in the Shanty Studio with an open mind.

Have you ever wondered why Christians still sin? If repentance is a one-time thing, what are we supposed to do when we sin again? Join Myron Jellison, Gaby Proctor, and Ryan Proctor in the Shanty Studio to hear their conversation on these questions and more.

The word repent, or repentance, has be a used in multiple instances and carry different meanings. What does this word actually mean and how does someone actually repent? Join Ryan, Gaby and Myron in the Shanty Studio.

What is a Tithe? Does this old testament principal and command still apply to modern day Christianity? What is the purpose of tithing? Join us as we dive in and understand the heart and intent behind this principle. In the Shanty Studio are Ryan Proctor, Gaby Proctor and Myron Jellison.

Social media is interwoven into all facets of our culture. What should a christians perspective and relationship with social media be? This conversation is so nuanced and messy, but join us as we process what it looks like to honor God with our social media usage. In the Shanty Studio: Ryan Proctor, Gaby Proctor, and Myron Jellison

Why is our world so angry? We see people of all ages get so upset over all kinds of things. What does the Bible say about our tempers? About our anger? We see grown adults acting like children when things don't go their way. Join us in the Shanty Studio as we unpack anger and short tempers. In the Studio are Ryan Proctor, Gaby Proctor and Myron Jellison.

Water is essential for physical hydration and can provide all kinds of benefits. As water is hydration for the physical, the word of God is hydration for the soul! But why is reading the Bible so hard? The Bible can be so confusing and it tends to be the last thing we prioritize in our faith. Join Ryan Proctor, Gaby Proctor and Myron Jellison in the Shanty Studio to discuss the importance and practice of Bible Study.

Jesus says on the sermon on the mount to turn the other cheek. Most people understand and interpret this as a posture of a doormat to be taken advantage of, but this is not what Jesus is saying! How can we stand up for ourselves when we've been wronged? How can we seek justice in our world without taking justice into our own hands? Join Ryan Proctor, Gaby Proctor and Myron Jellison in the Shanty Studio.

It's easy to make friends when you are younger... but now that I am an adult, finding friends can be a little challenging, and finding the right friends seems nearly impossible. Relationships with people can be difficult and messy. Join the conversation as we navigate how to find friends, what makes a good friend, and how to have better expectations of human connection. In the Shanty Studio today is Myron Jellison, Gaby Proctor and Jason Robb.

One of the ten commandments is about not having idols or making idols. What are idol? Why do we worship them? And how do I know if I am have an idol in my life? Idols can be subtle and non-physical as it all starts in the heart. Join Ryan Proctor, Gaby Proctor and Myron Jellison in the Shanty Studio.

There are are major world religions and Christianity is considered to be one of them. Is that true? What makes Christianity a religion? We have heard it called a relationship and not a religion. What does that mean? Join us for an exploration in religion and how Christianity is systematically different than all of the other world religions. In the Shanty Studio is Ryan Proctor, Gaby Proctor, and Myron Jellison.

New grads tend to aspire to a high higher level job than the traditional entry level spot based on the degree or advanced degree they received. How to I transition into the work force? What should my expectations be now that I have a degree and looking for full time employment. How do I succeed in my career? Join Ryan Proctor, Gaby Proctor and Myron Jellison in the Shanty Studio.

Cohabitation with significant other is the normal progression in our modern dating culture. It seems as if it's just as normal among those who profess to be Christians. It also appears the Church and Christianity has just conceded on this topic and just goes with the flow. What is Biblical wisdom when it comes to living together before you are married? What should Christians be doing and how can we stand against the normalization of this dating trend? Join Ryan Proctor, Gaby Proctor, and Myron Jellison in the Shanty Studio.

Have you ever wondered how Christianity and Humanitarian efforts correlate? Should they? Are Christians mandated to get involved in humanitarian efforts? The Bible talks about and Jesus commands us to love our neighbors. What does loving your neighbors actually require of you? Join Ryan Proctor, Gaby Proctor and Myron Jellison in the Shanty Studio.

A buzz word today is "toxic masculinity". What is masculinity and how can it be toxic, is a very interesting and important topic. What does the bible say about masculinity? Aggression? Dominance? Superiority? etc... Join Ryan Proctor, Gaby Proctor and Myron Jellison in the Shanty Studio to start the conversation on masculinity and femininity.

Have you ever wondered why Christians are so divided on certain topics? It seems as if there is a contradiction inside the faith because some Christians are "convicted" by the spirit of God over different topics. Does the spirit of God convict individuals individually, or should there be a collective conviction for Christ's Body (the church)? Join Ryan Proctor, Gaby Proctor and Myron Jellison in the Shanty Studio.

Porn is everywhere! The movies, music, advertisements, social media and overtly obvious websites all contain sexualized content to steal something from you... Your purity and intimacy. Almost every male and over half the females under 25 have been exposed to pornography and it's destroying our sexuality. How do Christians navigate the over sexualization and desensitization of sexuality in our world? Join Myron Jellison, Ryan Proctor, and Gaby Proctor in the Shanty Studio.

Video games have become so normal in our lives. Have you ever wondered if gaming is sinful? Can it be sinful? Is committing a sin in a video game the same as committing one in real life? The next generation is immersed in the gaming world. How do we as christians have healthy relationship with video games? Join Myron Jellison, Ryan Proctor and Gaby Proctor in the Shanty Studio.

Do we pray to Jesus, The Father, or the spirit.. or all three? Why do some christians pray to Saints? Should we pray to saints? Prayer is simple yet very complicated... join the conversation as we unpack what the Bible says and how Jesus modeled prayer. In the Shanty Studio is Ryan Proctor, Myron Jellison, and Gaby Proctor.