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Bryan Catherman has journeyed through the Book of Luke at Trinity Church, and Josiah Walker is just getting started at Redeeming Life Church. What should we think and do as we get started in this book? How do we study it? How should we break it down? Anyone preaching through this book is thinking about these things, but those sitting under the preaching in Luke should be thinking about it too. That's the conversation between these two Pastors, and listeners are invited to hear the conversation. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

This Sunday we began a new sermon series through Luke's Gospel as Pastor Alex preached a message centered on Luke 1:1-38. In his sermon, “A Tale of Two Mothers,” Pastor Alex reminded us that despite the difficulties we face is this life, we can trust that God is always faithful to keep His promises. Since God the Father was faithful to keep the most amazing promise he's ever made, sending his only son, Jesus Christ to rescue us from our sins, then we can rest assured that the Lord will always care for those who belong to Him and are called by His name.

The Tyson beef packing plant in Lexington is closing in January, and nearly 3,000 people will be out of work in a town of 10,000 people. What's happening on the ground there? How should Christians respond? That's the topic of this special edition of Salty Believer Unscripted. Join the discussion with Josiah Walker, Bryan Catherman, and Kirk Galster. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Even the Christian book sellers get crazy on Black Friday. They are in the business to sell books. In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman talk about books, book publishers, and those who sell Christian books. They also consider those who tend to offer huge Black Friday sales. Reformation Trust, 10 of Those, ChristianBook.com, Crossway, Banner of Truth, and many more are mentioned and discussed. Used books? Why not? If you're looking for good books, this episode is for you. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

This week we are concluding our series in the book of Acts as Pastor Alex preaches a sermon centered on Acts 28:11-31. In his sermon, Pastor Alex shows us how, like the Apostle Paul, we too must be faithful to proclaim the gospel to the world. Regardless of how others respond to our gospel call, we must remain steadfast, trusting God for the results.

When it comes to a Sunday morning service, what are the kinds of aspects that find their way into the liturgy? There are elements that some churches do and others don't. What's necessary? What can be dropped? What should be added? What's required for a biblical church service? These are the questions Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss in this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Join us this week as we continue our series in Acts! In his sermon “Eternal Confidence” centered on Acts 27:1-28:10, Pastor Alex shows us through Paul's tumultuous journey to Rome how God sovereignly reigns over every trial and in every storm we face in life. Just as we observe from the Apostle Paul, the best way to endure trials in our own life is to trust in God and place our hope in Him.

Some might argue that high liturgy is a more authentic expression of faith and worship. Some might baulk at that assessment. What is authentic? In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss high and low liturgy and where we can find authentic expression, or the lack thereof, in both. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

What holds you back from boldly sharing the gospel—fear, shame, or something else? In this week's message, we follow the Apostle Paul as he stands before King Agrippa and Governor Festus, not to defend his innocence, but to boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. God's word challenges us to see that, like Paul, we too are commissioned by Christ—not just saved from darkness but sent into a dark world with the light of the gospel. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to speak with boldness, even when mocked or misunderstood. And we are called to long for the salvation of others with the same burning desire Paul displayed, regardless of the cost.

Generation Z and Generation Alpha are looking for an authentic expression of faith. Many of them believe they are finding that in churches with high liturgy. Most don't even know what liturgy is. What is liturgy? Is it bad to be liturgical? Why have some been afraid of more structured, high liturgy? We're starting a series that walks through a conversation about liturgy in the local church. Everyone has a liturgy. What's yours? Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

When accusations or misunderstandings come against your faith, what does it look like to give a Christ-centered defense rather than a self-defensive reaction? In his sermon: “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose!” centered on Acts 24:1 – 25:12, Pastor Josiah walks us into the Roman courtroom of Caesarea, where the apostle Paul stands accused before Governor Felix. Surrounded by power, politics, and hostility, Paul defends himself not with manipulation but with conviction—his worship is to the Lord, his hope is anchored in the resurrection, and his conscience is clear before God and man. This passage reveals that the gospel itself, not merely Paul, is on trial—and that even in chains, God's mission is unstoppable.As Christ's chosen people, we are called to live with integrity and to boldly defend His truth before all. When our eyes are fixed on Christ and our hearts are full of love for Him, we truly can't lose—because even through persecution and hardship, the gospel advances, God's purposes prevail, and His truth cannot be silenced.

As Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman finish up this Dangerous Discipleship series with a discussion about how to put discipleship into practice. They each share what they are doing to disciple others and offer additional ideas. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

In difficult times and through the trials of life, it can be hard to recognize God's providence at work in and around us. In his sermon “Holy Interference,” drawn from Acts 23:12–35, Alex reminds us that God was sovereignly working through ordinary people to bring about an extraordinary turn of events in Paul's life, even amid persecution and imprisonment. In the same way, God continues to work through the everyday moments and people in our lives to accomplish His purposes and fulfill His sovereign plan throughout the earth. How might God be moving “behind the scenes” in your life today?

Join Josiah Walker, Bryan Catheman, and guest Kirk Galster as they discuss the dangers of having a single discipler and the value of having multiple streams of discipleship in your life. How do we have robust discipleship and growth? How does having numerous resources of discipleship protect us from problems and draw us closer to Jesus? These are some of the questions this discussion seeks to answer. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Life is hard! Suffering and brokenness feel like a normal part of our daily lives. However, just as he did with the Apostle Paul, the Lord is seeking to encourage us today by reminding us to have courage. For the Christian, we have no need to fear because we are never alone, the Lord is always with us!

Discipleship is important, but when you don't know where to start, it can be daunting. There are thousands of resources out there. How can we sift through it all and find what's going to be the most helpful? In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker walk through steps to help discern which resources are better and which should be avoided. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

In what ways do fear or comfort keep you from boldly defending the gospel? How might your life look different if you truly believed your story was part of God's redemptive mission? Through Paul's defense before a hostile crowd, we see that God's sovereign hand not only redeems broken sinners but also redeploys them for His mission. Just as Christ met Paul on the road to Damascus, He also stands ready to meet each of us in our brokenness, offering forgiveness, purpose, and courage to testify to His saving grace.

In this episode, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss the dangers and the benefits (if there are any) of Christian social media influencers. When it comes to discipleship, what contribution are the famous online disciple makers making to the Christian? How has this social media trend changed discipleship? What do we do with the “fanboys”? Do we need to rethink our favorite social media heroes? That's the topic of this conversation. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

What if following Christ led you into suffering instead of comfort — would you still obey? In “Chained in Obedience,” Pastor Josiah unpacks Paul's costly journey to Jerusalem in Acts 21:15–36 — a story that reminds us that following Christ faithfully does not guarantee comfort, favor, or safety. Paul's obedience led him into chains, not away from them. Yet through those chains, God advanced the gospel and displayed His sovereignty. Paul's example calls believers to embrace the truth that faithful obedience often includes suffering, and that despite persecution God's plan still succeeds! The same Lord who ruled over Paul's prison cell reigns over every trial we face today, turning our suffering into a testimony of His grace and power.

In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, we take a hard look at the pros and cons of social media in relation to discipleship. What's dangerous and why is it a problem? Is the algorithm serving the mission of Romans 12:1-2 or doing something else? How does doom scrolling serve God, if it does? Can it? Is there any redeeming value to social media? This is the topic of conversation in episode 2 of our series “Dangerous Discipleship.” Copyright 2025. Please visit SaltyBeliever.com for more information.

As Paul journeys toward Jerusalem, the Spirit repeatedly warns him that suffering awaits. Friends beg him not to go, but Paul's response cuts to the core of discipleship: “I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die for the name of the Lord Jesus.” This is not reckless ambition—it's the fruit of a heart transformed by the Gospel. The Gospel calls us to die to self, strengthens us to endure hardship, and assures us that death itself has been conquered. Paul's resolve reminds us that following Christ was never meant to be safe, but it is always worth it. When the Spirit calls you into costly obedience, will you shrink back—or press forward, trusting that Jesus is worth it?

This episode kicks off a new series titled “Dangerous Discipleship.” Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss the ramifications of the Charlie Kirk murder, internet discipleship, and how the world is shaping Christians. It may be helpful to pause to think more deeply about how social discipleship is impacting nearly everyone, regardless of faith. The bigger question is, how does all of this affect Christians? How long has the internet been used to disciple Christians, and how have internet personalities contributed to this process? What's the response? What's the better answer? In this series, they'll be talking about these questions and many others. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Prayer connects ordinary believers to an extraordinary God who keeps His promises and draws His people to Himself. In James 5:13–20, we're reminded to pray in every season, pray for one another, and pray boldly in the righteousness that comes through Jesus. Tune in to this week's message and discover how ordinary prayers connect us to an extraordinary God who saves, restores, and sustains His people.

Ed Catherman preaches out of Philemon on September 21, 2025.

In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss budget Bibles. What are the least expensive Bibles, and why should people use and have these? What makes them inexpensive? What should we know about the budget Bibles? Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Life is filled with waiting — waiting for answers, for relief, for justice. In James 5:7–12, God's word calls His people to patiently endure in the face of hardship, oppression, and uncertainty by trusting His sovereign rule and the certainty of Christ's return. This powerful message points us back to the heart of the gospel. Just as Job endured suffering and ultimately experienced the mercy of God, so too Christ endured the cross to secure mercy and compassion for all who believe. And now, we live in a new hope — not wringing our hands in worry, but standing firm in faith, knowing that the Judge is at the door and His promises never fail.

We love our analogies for the Trinity, but they never stack up. There's nothing inside creation that explains our triune God who transcends creation. In light of a new analogy circulating around social media, the guys decided to discuss bad analogies for the Trinity. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Does God really hear the cries of those who are cheated, wronged, or overlooked? In his message centered on James 5:1–6, Pastor Josiah shares a powerful warning from James: selfish hoarding and dishonest gain may look like success in the world's eyes, but before God they will testify against us. Earthly riches corrode, unjust dealings oppress the vulnerable, and self-indulgence leads to judgment. Yet in Christ, there is an eternal treasure that moth and rust cannot destroy. For the oppressor, God's word declares judgment. For the oppressed, we can be comforted – God hears your cries and will bring the unrighteous to justice. And for all who believe, the gospel gives hope: true riches are found in Christ alone.

Every church must make decisions about how to utilize its limited time and resources for the benefit of the entire church. What ministries get the prime announcement time? What new things should the church do, and how should the leaders of the church decide in a sea of the congregation's suggestions? How do leaders decide? The leadership tool, “Yours, Mine, Ours,” is an approach every leader should know and put into practice. In addition, church members will be substantially more helpful to his or her leadership when they too understand the “Yours, Mine, Ours” principle. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

What fears or ambitions keep you from fully submitting your life to God's will? In his sermon, “Stop Playing God,” Pastor Josiah shows us how James 4:11-17 calls us to humble ourselves in full submission before God. As Christians we need to stop criticizing our brothers and sisters, stop pretending we control tomorrow, and start entrusting every part of our lives to the Lord's will. Our lives are but a vapor, and at the end of the day, only what is done in Christ will last. Because God alone is the final authority, we must quit playing God and joyfully submit our lives to Him.

What should we think about preachers who are switching to paid content sermons behind a pay wall? What about podcasts or special content that requires subscriptions? In this episode, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker discuss a listener's question about people switching to a fee-based content model.

Why do our desires so often leave us empty, even when they're fulfilled? In this week's message centered on James 4:1–10, Pastor Josiah unpacks both the problem and the promise regarding the difficulties we face in life. Our passions and worldly pursuits leave us restless, divided, and far from God. Yet God does not abandon us—but gives grace to the humble. In Christ, the true Bridegroom, we are invited to lay down our pride, resist the lies of the enemy, and draw near to the God who draws near to us. This passage is not just a warning but an invitation: to forsake the emptiness of the world and discover the joy of full devotion to Christ. What would it look like for you to go “all in” with Christ today?

On this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman talk about another podcast. 9Mark's offers a podcast called Bible Talk, and these guys think it's worth checking out. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Where do you turn for answers when life is hard? What type of wisdom is shaping your life or affecting your decisions? In his sermon, “Wisdom from Above” centered on James 3:13–18, Pastor Josiah unpacks the sharp contrast between false wisdom that is earthly, unspiritual, and demonic—and true wisdom that comes from God. Earthly wisdom seeks pride, ambition, and self-exaltation, but it inevitably leads to disorder and destruction. Godly wisdom, however, is marked by purity, gentleness, mercy, and peace. Most importantly, James shows us that true wisdom makes us peacemakers—sowing peace that produces a harvest of righteousness.This sermon reminds us that wisdom is not measured by intelligence or worldly success, but by a transformed heart that reflects Christ. Only by embracing the wisdom from above do we become the kind of people who strengthen the church, bring peace into broken relationships, and share the hope of the gospel with the world.

A person can spend, $250, $400, or even $1,000 for a Bible. They're called premium Bibles, and there's a lot that goes into one of these high-end Bibles. What's the deal with these Bibles and should a Christian spend money on one? That's the topic of this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker weigh in. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

If your words were placed on trial, what would they reveal about your faith? In this week's sermon, Alex Trotter unpacks James 3:1–12, confronting the sobering truth that our words reveal the condition of our hearts. The tongue, though small, wields extraordinary power—to bless or to destroy, to build up or to tear down. For those in Christ, speech becomes a mark of transformation: increasingly God-honoring, gracious, and edifying, not because of self-discipline alone but because Christ is reshaping the heart. Even when we fail, every careless and sinful word has been covered by the blood of Jesus. For those outside of Christ, however, the tongue exposes the futility of self-reform; apart from the cross, our words testify against us before a holy God. True hope for taming the tongue lies only in the transforming grace of Jesus Christ.Ultimately, this passage presses us to examine the fruit of our faith through the words we speak. Our speech is never neutral—it either confirms the reality of Christ at work in us or exposes our desperate need for Him. The cross of Christ is sufficient to forgive our failures and powerful enough to transform our tongues into instruments of praise. What difference would it make if every word you spoke was filtered through the cross of Christ?

After the passing of John MacArthur, the big question becomes, “What will the transition look like at his various ministries?” MacArthur was the Lead Pastor of Grace Community Church and the Chancellor of the Master's Seminary. What's going to happen there? This then raises another question: “What's it going to look like when the Boomer generation Pastors exit their pulpits and positions and the next generation comes in. What does it look like to transition church leadership well? That's the topic of this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

This sermon confronts one of the most sobering questions in Scripture: What kind of faith saves? In his sermon centered on James 2:14–26, Alex shows us that genuine faith is never alone—it produces the visible fruit of obedience. Works do not contribute to our justification before God, but they are the God-given evidence of a heart transformed by the Spirit. For the believer, this is both a call to self-examination and a comfort: God Himself works in us to will and to do for His good pleasure (Phil. 2:12–13). For the unbeliever, it is a gracious warning that mere profession without transformation is empty, and that Christ alone gives living faith that bears fruit in keeping with repentance.

With all we know about the Bible, one question remains: Can We Trust the Bible? Should we trust it? Many people say no. Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker say we can and we must. In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, they discuss why the Bible is trustworthy and why we must depend on what it says. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

In a world obsessed with appearances, James confronts the church with a bold command: Don't play favorites! In his sermon on James 2:1-13, Pastor Josiah explores how favoritism contradicts the very mercy that saved us. When we elevate the wealthy and ignore the poor—or vice versa—we forget that at the foot of the cross, all distinctions vanish. Jesus didn't rescue us because of status or success, but solely by his mercy. Therefore, Christians must reflect that mercy in how we see and treat others. This message is for everyone—rich or poor, polished or broken—because Jesus welcomes all who will come.

As our discussion continues, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman chat about aspects of the Bible. What are the key characteristics of the Bible? What do they mean, and why are they important? What have been the past arguments about aspects of the Bible? What are the arguments focused on today? Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Have you experienced the kind of spiritual rebirth that leads to real change? James 1:19–27 teaches that saving faith isn't passive—it's transformational. In this sermon, Pastor Josiah explores how the Word of God not only saves us but reshapes us. Through vivid illustrations and pastoral exhortation, you'll discover that “real religion” means more than just hearing Scripture—it means receiving it with humility, obeying it with integrity, and displaying it through a life of mercy, holiness, and self-control. The gospel doesn't just inform your life; it transforms it. Why does the life of a true Christian look so different from the world? Listen to this week's message and find out!

How did the Bible evolve from a Table of the 10 Commandments to the plethora of economy Bibles, mass-marketed and translated into multiple languages, now sitting on shelves around the world? That's a long journey. In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss the journey of the Bible from then to now. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Are you walking through a trial that feels too heavy to carry? How can we find joy when life falls apart? In “Fire Tested & Joy Filled,” Pastor Josiah walks through James 1:1–18 to show that the trials we face are not meaningless—they are God's tool to grow our faith and prepare us for eternity. With honesty, personal testimony, and biblical clarity, this sermon calls believers to endure trials with joy, seek God's wisdom without doubting, resist the tempting lies of the enemy, and trust in the unchanging goodness of God. Even in the hardest seasons, we are not alone—Christ endured the ultimate trial on our behalf and now walks with us through the fire.

The Old Testament says not to add anything to the canon, but the New Testament added books. What's going on here? How do we have these books, and how do we know we have the right ones? In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, we're talking about the books of the New Testament. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

What do you do when your life is falling apart, and you've run out of options—can God still meet you there? Is there any hope for those who have failed God repeatedly?In this final message from our “The Search For A King” series, Pastor Josiah explores the theme of “IF”—those pivotal moments in life that center on trust, obedience, and the faithfulness of God. As Israel stands at a national crossroads, having demanded a king and rebelled against the Lord, Samuel confronts them with their sin, warns them of its consequences, and yet offers them hope rooted in God's steadfast mercy. IF we reject God, we face ruin; but IF we return to Him, He is faithful to forgive us and redeem us from the pit. Through a gospel-centered lens, this sermon shows how our repeated failures can never outmatch God's covenantal grace. Jesus, the true and better King, succeeds where Saul—and all of us—fail. And in Him, we hear the everlasting assurance for every believer: “God's got you!”

As Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss the question, “What is the Bible?” they've hit the intertestamental period, otherwise known as “the quiet years.” What do the quiet years have to do with the Bible, and how is it helpful to understand what was happening during that time? In this episode, they discuss the significance of those years to the Bible we have today. Copyright 2025. Find more information at SaltyBeliever.com.

Where is your hope? What types of things are you placing your trust in today? In his sermon, “Is This The King?” centered on 1 Samuel 10:17-11:11, Alex Trotter shared how even though Saul looked like the King who would save Israel from their enemies, ultimately it was Christ who would redeem his people from death and crush the serpent's head once and for all. Unlike the Israelites, we mustn't turn to rulers of this world for our ultimate salvation, even despite their apparent victories. Instead, we must turn our eyes to the true Prophet, Priest, and King, Jesus Christ and look to him to save us from the brokenness that surrounds us.

In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman are chatting about the books of the Bible and how we know these books belong in our Bibles and others do not. How do we know we have the right books? What's the standard? What's the canon? What were the very first written words of the Bible, and who wrote those words? Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Join Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman as they discuss the Bible. What is the Bible? Where does it come from? Is it God's Word? How do we know we can trust this book? We're starting a new series to chat about these questions and many more. Copyright 2025. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.