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The church in Pergamum had lost its edge, so Jesus brought His sword to church. In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally continues the sermon series on the letters of Revelation.Pergamum, the Roman capital of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), faced intense pressure to worship Caesar and was filled with temples to false gods.Revelation 2:12 (NLT): This is the message to Pergamum from the one with the sharp two-edged sword...Hebrews 4:12 (NLT): The word of God is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword...The word of God has two edges: comfort and correction—one delivers, the other disciples.Revelation 2:13 (NLT): I know that you live where Satan has his throne.Pergamum was saturated with idolatry.Revelation 2:14–15 (NLT): You tolerate teaching like Balaam and the Nicolaitans—the doctrine that sin is no big deal.Jesus confronts their compromise with sexual immorality and idolatry.Revelation 2:16 (NLT):God wants to fight for you, but if you play for the other team, He will fight against you. Refuse His correction, and you will face sin's consequences.Revelation 2:17 (NLT):The promises: manna—provision now and in the life to come—and a white stone with a new name. A white stone meant "not guilty" and was a token of admission.Timeless Truths1. Where you live shouldn't affect how you live.Philippians 3:20 (ESV): Our citizenship is in heaven.You live here, but obey there—address here, allegiance there.James 4:4 (NLT):Be friends to the world, not of it. A friend OF the world imitates it; a friend TO the world calls people out of it.You can't be like the world and help it. Boats belong in the water, but water doesn't belong in the boat. You're in the world; it shouldn't be in you.2. Jesus gives freedom from sin, not freedom to sin.Grace empowers you to meet the standard.Compromise treats forgiveness as a reset instead of transformation.God's forgiveness gives freedom to say no.Titus 2:11–12 (NLT):Live with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion. Grace gives power over sin, not permission for it.3. Change comes from repentance, not remorse.Remorse feels; repentance acts. Remorse looks back; repentance moves forward.2 Corinthians 7:10 (NLT):Worldly sorrow repeats the pattern; godly sorrow produces change.God's word is a sword—it cuts to heal, not humiliate. Repentance isn't "I'm sorry," but "I surrender."4. God's promise is greater than your compromise.God's grace outruns our failures.2 Timothy 2:13 (NLT): If we are unfaithful, He remains faithful.Your failure isn't final. God warns to welcome, not write you off—He writes a new name on a white stone.ClosingCompromise is a destructive fire—ignored, it spreads and consumes.Though compromise destroys, Jesus restores. He calls us to repent, not to shame us, but to save us.What compromise is God asking you to deal with today?

What if your problems aren't crushing you but growing you? In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally teaches us how to face suffering as he shares about Jesus's letter to the church in Smyrna.Smyrna had been destroyed in 600 BC and rebuilt by Alexander the Great around 300 BC. When this letter was written, Smyrna was the center of emperor worship in Asia Minor. Christians were seen as suspicious, unpatriotic, and disruptive because they refused to join civic rituals. Persecution wasn't occasional—it was daily life. Believers faced exclusion, job loss, harassment, slander, and even death.Revelation 2:8–9 (NLT)Suffering (thlipsis) means "affliction, tribulation, persecution"—literally, "crushing pressure." Jesus says, "I know your poverty"—extreme poverty in a rich city, caused by persecution.One of Smyrna's main exports was myrrh, a fragrant oil made by crushing the myrrh tree. In the same way, Christians were being crushed by persecution and poverty.Citizens were expected to burn incense before Caesar's image and say, "Caesar is Lord." Jesus also mentions a group claiming to be Jews who were actively persecuting Christians.Revelation 2:10 (NLT)"Ten" symbolizes completeness—their suffering would be limited and measured. Jesus promises a "crown of life": be faithful unto death and receive the reward.Revelation 2:11; 20:14–15The second death—the Lake of Fire—is the final judgment for the devil, demons, and those who reject Jesus. Christians die once and live twice. Unbelievers live once and die twice.What does this mean for us?1. God sees your suffering.We all face "thlipsis"—crushing pressure. Suffering isn't a sign of God's absence but the promise of His nearness.2 Corinthians 4:17–18 reminds us our present troubles are small and temporary, producing eternal glory. If you navigate suffering with God, temporary pain becomes eternal reward.2. Don't measure spiritual success by worldly wealth.Jesus called Smyrna "rich." Heaven measures wealth differently.Luke 12:15—life isn't measured by what you own.1 Timothy 6:18–19—be rich in good works.The world counts possessions; Heaven counts faithfulness.3. Sometimes idolatry isn't a god, but a government.Smyrna's temptation was emperor worship. Christians should be informed and involved, but the political process isn't the world's savior. Make political opinions subject to God's Word.4. Real faith leads to resolute faithfulness.Talent gets applause; faithfulness gets a crown (1 Peter 1:7).Faith that only works when life works isn't real faith.When suffering comes, it may not stop immediately. But God fills you with His love, peace, joy, and presence. What was meant to destroy you loses its power to define you.John 16:33—In this world you will have trials, but take heart; Jesus has overcome the world.Jesus is the solution to your suffering. He is faithful to you. Remain faithful to Him, and you will receive the crown of life.Will you be faithful like the believers in Smyrna?

VII (Seven) is a series focusing on the first three chapters of Revelation, covering seven letters written to seven churches—direct messages from God to real first-century churches dealing with real issues. We'll discover what these letters meant to them then and how we can apply them to ourselves today.In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally takes us through Revelation chapter one, which sets the scene for the words spoken to the seven churches.Revelation 1:1–2 (NLT)Revelation is from Jesus as the source and about Jesus as the subject.Verse 3 God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and all who listen and obey, for the time is near.It's the only book in Scripture promising blessing for reading, hearing, and obeying. God doesn't bless us for reading Revelation; He blesses us for responding to it.Verses 4–5 The seven churches were in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), forming a strategic loop along a Roman postal road. These letters weren't random ideas; they were God's deliberate inspection of His churches, one by one.Verse 7-8The first time Jesus appeared quietly. The second time, no one will miss it.Alpha and Omega—the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Jesus is saying, "I am A to Z. Everything starts with Me, ends with Me, and holds together because of Me."When everything else is shifting, Jesus stands unshaken.Verse 9–11 John writes from exile on Patmos, a Roman work camp. The Lord's Day is Sunday.Verses 12–16 "The Son of Man" is the Old Testament prophetic title for the Messiah found in Daniel. Revelation teaches theological truth through visual metaphor—this is prophecy, not photography. The sharp two-edged sword represents the Word of God (Hebrews 4:12).Verses 17–20Death is no longer a prison but a passageway. Jesus holds the keys; death can't keep anyone who belongs to Him.Revelation addresses what is happening now and what will happen. It's not about predicting the end as much as preparing the church. When Jesus writes to the "angel" of a church, He addresses its pastor—the one responsible for carrying and correcting the message. Jesus walks among His people and works through their leaders.When we read Revelation, we are reading someone else's mail. Jesus sends seven "performance reviews" to seven real churches.How to Read Someone Else's MailUnderstand what it meant to them. Revelation wasn't written to us, but it was written for us (1 Corinthians 10:11). The Bible can't mean now what it didn't mean then.Look for timeless truth. God's truth is eternal (Psalm 119:89). If God's Word is timeless, our obedience can't be seasonal or occasional.Respond to what Jesus reveals. Revelation blesses those who act on what they hear (James 1:22). Truth ignored becomes trouble guaranteed.Are you ready to heed the warnings from the Lord? 

 Most of the regret in our lives doesn't come from the last domino—it comes from the first one. It started with a decision that we didn't stop to examine. In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally teaches us to pause and ask, "Are you sure about that?" It's space between the dominoes that can stop the next one from falling. Lamentations 3:40 NLT Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.Most regret isn't from bad intentions—it's from unexamined decisions.1. What would I think about someone who made the choice that I'm about to make?We're really good at evaluating everyone else, yet God calls us to turn that discernment inward.1 Corinthians 11:31 NASB But if we judged ourselves rightly, we would not be judged.The Word of God is first a mirror to examine our own lives, not a microscope to inspect everyone else's. You can tell a lot about yourself by paying attention to who else is making the same choices that you are. 2. Have I gotten Godly advice?Proverbs 12:15 NLT Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.Proverbs 27:6 NLT Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.Godly wisdom always makes room for godly voices. And if everyone agrees with you, you didn't ask the right people.  3. Will I want to tell this story?Haggai 1:5 MSG Take a good, hard look at your life. Think it over.Some choices create stories you hide; others create stories you cherish. You don't write your life story all at once. You write it choice by choice.  4. Do I really want to do this, or is this what others want me to do?Some of the most dangerous decisions happen when we confuse God's voice with other people's opinions.Romans 14:12 NLT "So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God."Other people can advise you, but only you will give account to God for your decisions. Make sure its what you really want to do. 5. Will this glorify God?Every decision reflects your devotion.Matthew 5:16 NLT In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Your choices don't just reveal what you value, they reveal who you worship. Before a surgeon ever makes the first incision, the entire operating room pauses for what's called a surgical time-out. Everything stops and the surgeon asks a series of critical questions. If anything is unclear, the surgery doesn't proceed—because once the cutting starts, you can't undo it.The more important the mission, the more intentional the questions. God often speaks loudest in the pause we're tempted to skip.Are you you sure about that?

Have you ever looked back at your life and thought, "Why in the world did I do that?" In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally explains that your vision makes the decision, and your voices make the choices.What is vision?Your vision for your life is who you think you are and what you think you should be doing. Whether you realize it or not, you have beliefs about yourself, and those beliefs determine how you act. You will act like the person you think you are.In other words, your vision isn't just what you're aiming for—it's the script you're already living from.Matthew 7:13–14 reminds us that the narrow road is difficult and few find it. The narrow road isn't just about where you end up—it's about who you become along the way.Your vision makes the decision.Proverbs 29:18 says, "Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint." God's vision for your life will require God to get involved. If you can do it without Him, it's not from Him.Your voices make the choices.Every future decision has already been affected by how you answer this question: What voices have I allowed a place of influence in my life?1 Corinthians 15:33 says, "Bad company corrupts good morals." These voices will make your choices.That means we have to install filters. An air filter keeps impurities out. Not everyone should have access to your decision-making process; you have to install filters and keep the harmful stuff out.Three filters to install:1. The Word of God.Psalm 119:105 says, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." The Bible doesn't just give direction—it exposes danger. It shows what's right and wrong before you step there.2. The Spirit of God.The Word gives general rules for everyone, but the Spirit of God speaks God's specific instruction to you. He will never contradict the written Word, but He will personalize it.1 Corinthians 2:11–12,14 reminds us that we can only understand God's thoughts through God's Spirit. God is speaking to you, but if you haven't turned on your receiver, you can't hear Him.3. The People of God.Proverbs 13:20 says, "Walk with the wise and become wise." You don't need everyone's opinion, but you do need the right people's perspective.Engage the blade! Behind every decision you've ever made—good or bad—is a vision and voices. What vision is shaping your decisions, and which voices are making your choices?

Gan Nunnally is back in the studio for this one, sharing tales about his latest travels, space, aliens, and selling Corvettes, though not to space aliens. We also dive into the changes Northwest Arkansas has seen over the years, classic cars, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #corvette #Chevrolet #NASA #spaceshuttle #satellite #thetruthisoutthere

Decisions are like dominos. And here we are—2026—standing in front of the next domino.In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how your life hasn't been shaped by big moments as much as by little choices. This message is called "Last Year's Choices." This isn't to give you a hard time about what you did last year—we all made good decisions and bad decisions in 2025. This is to help you understand how you got where you are and how to use the domino effect for your good.Our current lives are the sum total of our decisions. Some choices were intentional, some reactive, some made under pressure, and some dominoes were knocked over by others. I'm not saying you chose everything that happened to you, but you did choose how you responded."We are all born looking like our parents, but we all die looking like our decisions."If decisions brought us here, decisions can take us somewhere new.Where you are didn't happen all at once. It happened one choice at a time, one habit at a time, one reaction at a time. Last year's choices produced this year's realities, and this year's choices will produce next year's reality.You really do have a choice.Deuteronomy 30:19 reminds us God sets life and death before us and calls us to choose. You can't control your upbringing or circumstances, but you do control your decisions. You can't rewrite yesterday, but you can redirect today.When it comes to decisions, your default is not good.Joshua 24:15 shows that if we don't choose God, we don't choose nothing—we choose what's familiar. If you don't choose what's godly, you'll choose what's comfortable.You are good at making bad choices.Jeremiah 17:9 says the human heart is deceitful. Your heart doesn't just feel; it steers. That's why Proverbs 4:23 says to guard your heart, because it determines the course of your life. Good intentions don't stop bad decisions—good decisions do.Your choices begin as thoughts.James 1:15 shows how desire becomes action. A thought isn't a sin, but when desire meets decision, it produces direction. Philippians 4 reminds us to think on what is true and right, then put it into practice. Your thoughts are practice for your actions.Your choices are not private.Every decision affects someone. Numbers 32:23 reminds us what we repeat privately becomes who we are publicly. Personal choices become public patterns.Today is next year's "last year." You can start now.Is the domino effect working for you—or against you?

In this series, we've been talking about four names given to Jesus before He was born. In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares the significance of the name: Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 tells us that Messiah's name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Today we focus on Prince of Peace. In Hebrew, Sar Shalom.Sar means Captain, Chief, General, Ruler. Jesus doesn't give sentimental peace—He establishes peace by enforcing the rule of the King.So what is peace? In Hebrew, Shalom.Shalom is an all-encompassing word that describes when everything is as it should be.Calling the Messiah the Prince of Peace isn't a promise of fewer battles; it's God promising His presence through them. When your world is falling apart, God sent the One who holds all things together. He doesn't just have peace—He is peace.Peace does not come from inactivity.1 Peter 3:11 says to seek peace and pursue it. Peace won't come by doing nothing. If the world has to stop for you to have peace, you'll never have peace. Peace isn't the absence of problems; it's remaining resolute despite them.Peace does not come from control.Some people think peace comes when they get their own way. That's not peace—that's immaturity. Proverbs 3:5 reminds us to trust in the Lord and not lean on our own understanding. You cannot control your way into peace.Three Things Jesus Does as the Prince of PeaceJesus demonstrates how to live a life of peace. In Mark 4, Jesus sleeps during a storm while the disciples panic. A storm outside doesn't have to mean a storm inside. Fear responds to facts; faith responds to truth. Sometimes peace isn't God calming the storm as much as God calming His child.Jesus secured the peace treaty between God and mankind. Colossians 1 tells us that through the cross, Jesus made peace between God and humanity. You can't experience the peace of God until you've made peace with God. Peace with God isn't earned—it's received.Jesus offers us His peace. John 14:27 says Jesus gives us His peace, not the world's version. You can't have the peace of God while fighting the rule of God. Peace is a person you must yield to. Where Jesus is Lord, peace will rule; where He is not, chaos will rule.ClosingIsaiah 26:3 says God keeps in perfect peace those whose minds are fixed on Him. Peace doesn't come from changing everything around you—it comes from fixing your focus. When your thoughts are fixed on fear, peace gets blurry. When they're fixed on the Prince of Peace, clarity comes.A new year is right around the corner. What if we don't need a new year—we just need a new ruler? Where the Prince rules, His peace reigns.Are you letting Jesus be your Prince of Peace?

How can a baby be an "Everlasting Father?" In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about this name given to our Savior before His birth. The name Jesus in Hebrew is Yeshua (Joshua). Yeshua in Greek is Iēsoûs. Translated from Greek to English, it becomes Jesus.Joshua, Yeshua, Iēsoûs, and Jesus are the same name in different languages, all meaning "Yahweh is salvation.""Christ" comes from the Greek word Christos, meaning "anointed one." Christ is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew Mashiach or "Messiah." It's not Jesus' last name—it's His title. In the end, it doesn't matter which language you use to call on the Savior; what matters is that you call on Him.Isaiah 9:6 tells us that His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.In Hebrew culture, names don't just identify a person; they declare purpose, describe ability, and reveal character. So why is a baby—who grows into a man with no natural-born children—called Everlasting Father?Everlasting means "from here on out." From this point forward, Jesus is the perfect and final representation of God the Father.Jesus made this clear in John 14: "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father." He wasn't just a prophet bringing God's message—He was bringing God Himself to us.He said, "The Father and I are one" (John 10).Scripture declares that Christ is "the visible image of the invisible God" (Colossians 1:15) and "the exact imprint of his nature" (Hebrews 1:3).Five ways Jesus displayed the Father to us:A father protects. When danger came, Jesus stepped forward so His disciples could go free (John 18). Protection is love in action.A father provides. God meets your needs through your relationship with the Son (Philippians 4:19). Jesus didn't just preach to the 5,000—He fed them.A father is approachable. We come boldly to God's throne to receive mercy and grace (Hebrews 4:16). In Christ, the throne room isn't a courtroom—it's a living room.A father disciplines. God's correction is proof that we belong to Him (Hebrews 12). Discipline is formative, not punitive—it's about who you are becoming.A father loves unconditionally. God loved us first and sent His Son because He is love (1 John 4).You may not have had a father in the home, but you have a Father in heaven who wants to be the Father of your heart.Humanity misunderstood God's heart, so God didn't shout louder from heaven—He translated Himself into flesh.Jesus is God, translated into our language.At Christmas, God didn't just send a message—He sent us one of us.Some of us believe in Jesus but still relate to God through fear or distance. Let God translate Himself through the Son. Receive Jesus as your Everlasting Father.Are you letting Jesus be your Everlasting Father? 

Do you need a champion? Someone who fights for you? In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about Jesus, the Might God: Heaven's champion who stepped onto the battlefield and won our victory. Isaiah 9:6 ESV: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Names in Hebrew culture were not just identifiers; they had meaning. NamesDeclared purpose (Abram to Abraham – "Father of many nations")Described ability (Simon to Peter – "unstable" to "stable")Revealed characteristics (Esau – "hairy").So these aren't names Jesus would simply be called; they describe who He would be and what He would do. Even the name Jesus means "Yahweh is salvation" or "The Lord saves."So what does the name "Mighty God" mean?In Hebrew it is El Gibbor. El means God, and Gibbor means a champion warrior. El Gibbor literally means "The Warrior God."Psalm 24:7–8 NLT says, Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle. Both words translated mighty and invincible are gibbor.This name points to the idea of a champion fighter. In ancient times there was "champion warfare," where each army sent out one champion and the outcome of the fight determined the victory. This is what we see with David and Goliath. When the champion won, the people won.But Jesus is not just a gibbor—He is El Gibbor, the Warrior God. When Jesus was born, God entered the battlefield as our ultimate champion and won the battle for all of us. Christmas is not just sentimental; it celebrates a rescue mission where a battle was won. God sent His greatest warrior, His Son, to become our champion and fight for our freedom.Romans 8:35,37 NLT Overwhelming victory is ours through Christ. We are more than conquerors.What victories did Jesus, the Mighty God, win for us?Victory over Satan. Colossians 2:15 AMP Satan didn't walk away wounded; he was defeated and disarmed.Victory over sin. 1 John 3:8 NLT  Jesus didn't just forgive what we did—He destroyed what controlled us.Victory over the world. John 16:33 NIV: In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.Victory over death. 1 Corinthians 15:21–22 NLT says resurrection and new life come through Christ. Death became a doorway, not an ending.ClosingPsalm 91:1 NLT: Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.Our Mighty God fought the battle for us. He is our champion. Are you letting Him fight for you?

Do you feel like you're wandering in a spiritual wilderness? In this message, Ann Nunnally, founding co-pastor of Victory Fellowship Church, shares how to leave your spiritual wilderness and enter the promised land that God has prepared for you. "The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure."1 Corinthians 10:13 NLTGod is still there in the place of wilderness and trials. Sometimes temptation doesn't find us, we find it. Yet, God is always with us. 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 tells us of the wilderness journey of the Hebrew people. There are 5 "scorpions" from the wilderness that we need to be aware of. Serpents and scorpions are used to describe our spiritual enemy. They hide in the darkness and live in the desert places. Don't walk in the desert, walk in the fullness of what God has for you. 1) Lust - desire for "more" - strong intense desire to please oneself through possessions, greed, money, or power. 2) Idolatry - a sin of spiritually immature people - Saul's idol was his self-image in front of the people. Aaron made the golden calf (sin of idolatry because of what the people wanted; he wanted to please the people). Idolatry is when something is more important to you than God. When the Lord corrects you, it's not because He hates you; it's because He loves you. 3) Sexual Immorality - God cannot bless sexual immorality. he cannot bless what He doesn't ordain. God blesses those united in covenant marriage. 4) Tempting the Lord - When you have the attitude that I am the exception. It is not the Lord's responsibility to help you sin. You can't defy sound judgement and expect God to make things right. God is not a vending machine. 5) Murmuring and Complaining - this indicates a lack of faith in God's will. Murmuring and complaining is the path to division. We want to have thankful hearts. A thankful heart is the gateway into the presence of God. Are you wondering in the wilderness unable to walk in all God has for you?God wants you to walk in victory. Luke 10:19 : God gives His disciples authority over the enemy. Luke 4:1-14 : Jesus was tempted and He overcame the enemy by the word of God. He came out with the power of the Spirit. The wilderness is a place where you learn to tread on serpents and you come out in the power of the Spirit. The purpose of temptation is not death by scorpion bite, but victory and the ability to walk in the power of the Spirit. 

Is your spiritual life running on low power mode? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to plug in and power up by fully immersing yourself in the Spirit. This world will drain you, but the Holy Spirit will sustain you. We need to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.Baptize (baptizō) – to dip, immerse, submerge.3 Baptisms in the Bible:Baptism into the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:13 — At the moment you believe, the Spirit places you into Christ and His body, the Church.Water baptism (baptism in the name of Jesus). Water baptism publicly identifies you with Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. Baptism into Christ changes your spiritual position; water baptism declares your spiritual decision.Baptism in the Holy Spirit. If water baptism is your announcement, Spirit baptism is your empowerment. It's being filled with the Spirit or the Spirit coming upon you. Acts 1 says you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit and receive power to be His witnesses.Four things to know about Baptism in the Holy Spirit:It is separate from salvation and follows salvation. Like drinking water vs. bathing in water—two different experiences with two different purposes. The disciples received the Spirit in John 20, but were baptized in the Spirit in Acts 2. Other examples include the Samaritans in Acts 8, Gentiles in Acts 10, and new believers in Acts 19.The Holy Spirit baptizes us for empowerment. Salvation—the Spirit in you—is a free gift. But the Spirit on you is so you can do something: • Power to live a holy life (Galatians 5:16). • Power to supernaturally minister to others (1 Corinthians 12:4-7). The Spirit within you is for your spiritual identity. The Spirit upon you is for your spiritual assignment.You receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit by asking for it. Luke 11 says your heavenly Father gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him. This is a good gift from a good Father.You can be baptized in the Holy Spirit again and again. Acts 4 shows the same people from Acts 2 being filled again. Ephesians 5:18 says to be continually filled.Believers are instructed to engage in all three baptisms: the Spirit, the water, and the blood. If you're insecure in your salvation, maybe you don't have all three witnesses in operation.ClosingJesus didn't tell the disciples, "Go try your best." He said, "Don't leave until you're plugged in." Salvation puts you in Christ, water baptism declares your commitment, but baptism in the Holy Spirit connects the cable and fires the engine. You weren't designed to live unplugged, but empowered.Are you plugging in?

Who do you go to when life glitches? In this message, Lead Pastor, Jamie Nunnally continues our Holy Spirit series with instructions on how to engage with God's tech support.Ephesians 5:10 NLT Carefully determine what pleases the Lord.The Bible gives general truth for everyone, but it doesn't always answer specific situations. The great news: Christians have 24/7 tech support. The Bible gives the instructions; the Spirit gives the directions. The Bible brings the truth; the Spirit brings the troubleshooting.Romans 6:14 NIV For sin shall no longer be your master...How can we stop sinning if we don't follow the law? The Bible gives us the solution:Galatians 5:16–17 ESV Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh...The key is walking in the Spirit.Galatians 5:25 ESV If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Walking with someone means matching their pace and following their lead.The 5 steps of walking in the Spirit1. Pause.Psalm 46:10 NLT Pausing is a spiritual reboot—turning your will off and on again. Stillness reboots your awareness of God. If you don't pause, your flesh will hit "send" before the Spirit can speak.2. Listen.God speaks to your spirit. His voice often sounds like your thoughts but from a different source. If you're expecting thunder, you'll miss the whisper. We hear Him through spontaneous, persistent thoughts.John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice... Recognition comes through repetition. You don't need a louder God; you need fewer voices.3. Analyze.1 Thessalonians 5:19–21 ESV Ask: "Does this align with Scripture?" The Bible is the truth anchor. Don't test God's voice with feelings; test your feelings with God's Word. The Spirit always agrees with the Bible He wrote. Ask: "Is this what the Spirit wants or what I want?" "Does this reflect Jesus?" If the voice you hear always agrees with you, it's probably you.4. Implement.Hearing from God changes nothing until you obey. If you want God to speak more, obey what He already said.James 1:22 NLT Revelation without application becomes spiritual constipation. If the Spirit can't tell you "no," He's not your Lord—He's your mascot.5. Debrief.You won't always get it right, so process the results.Psalm 139:23–24 ESV Search me, O God...Reflection turns mistakes into maturity and lessons into lifestyle. You grow not by always getting it right but by always returning to the Teacher. Processing with God's people is essential too.ClosingHow would your life be different if you had been walking in the Spirit the whole time? You can't change yesterday, but you can start today. You have Heavenly tech support anytime, anywhere. Learn to listen and use it.Are you walking in the Spirit?

 Do you need the Holy Spirit? In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally helps us understand that the Holy Spirit isn't optional in the Christian life—He's the source of it. Who Is the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He is God. The Hebrew word Ruach and the Greek word Pneuma both mean "wind" or "breath." The Holy Spirit is a person—He feels, speaks, and can be hurt by how we live. Ephesians 4:30 (NLT): "Do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live." 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (ESV): "Do not quench the Spirit." You determine how much of the Spirit you experience. The Holy Spirit isn't a power you use—He's a person you know. What Is the Holy Spirit Like? The Holy Spirit isn't weird—people are. Like the wind, He is: Invisible. John 14:17 (NIV). You may not see Him, but you can see His results. Unpredictable. John 3:8 (NIV). You can't control or schedule Him—you can only make room for Him. What Does the Holy Spirit Do? He provides power. Acts 1:8 (NLT): "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you." He isn't an accessory; He's the power supply. He gives gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:4 (NLT): "...different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all." They're for showing love, not off. He cleanses us. 1 Corinthians 6:11 (NLT): "...you were cleansed... by the Spirit of our God." Jesus forgives sin; the Spirit fixes character. He teaches us. John 14:26 (ESV): "...the Helper... will teach you all things..." He turns Scripture from words you read into words you live. He guides us. Romans 8:14 (NLT): "...all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God." He's your guide and guardrail—follow Him, and you won't lose your way. He helps us. John 14:16–17 (NIV): "...he will give you another advocate to help you..." When you can't, He can. He convicts us. John 16:8 (NLT): "He will convict the world of its sin." Conviction draws you to God. "It's God's job to judge, the Spirit's to convict, and ours to love." —Billy Graham He fellowships with us. 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NLT): "... the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." He wants relationship, not visitation rights. Closing At the source of the Nile, a hidden spring flows north, bringing life wherever it goes. When the Holy Spirit is your source, your life flows upward toward God. John 7:38–39 (NIV): "Rivers of living water will flow from within them... By this he meant the Spirit." Stay connected to the Source—and His life will flow through every part of yours. Is the Holy Spirit your source?

Bienvenido al ECC Podcast, el espacio donde transformamos la ciencia en práctica para salvar más vidas. En este episodio analizamos las nuevas guías 2025 de la American Heart Association (AHA) para el soporte vital básico en adultos — lo que todo profesional de la salud debe saber para aplicar con seguridad y confianza. Este episodio está basado en nuestro artículo completo, que puedes leer aquí:

Who is the devil? What does he do and which strategies does he use the most? In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares part 2 of our "Not Today, Satan" series as we learn about our enemy. Revelation 12:7-9 (NLT): Then there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon... the dragon lost... This great dragon—the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan... was thrown down to the earth with all his angels.Satan – Hebrew: "adversary" or "opponent"Devil – Greek: "slanderer" or "accuser"Possible references in Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14 suggest Satan's former name was Lucifer and that he was beautiful, possibly musical. These verses address earthly kings but seem to also hint at a supernatural being behind them.What we know for sure:Satan is a fallen angel. He can't read minds, isn't everywhere at once, and isn't God's equal. He's a created being who got fired for insubordination.The Bible says:1 John 5:19: The world is under the control of the evil one.John 12:31: Satan is the ruler of this world.Ephesians 2:2: "Prince of the power of the air"—he works through culture, not oxygen.He can't make you sin but makes sin look good.Satan's Four Tactics:Deception 2 Corinthians 11:14: Satan disguises as an angel of light. John 8:44: He's the father of lies. In Eden, he didn't force Eve—he questioned truth. His lies sound logical but are lethal. Scripture silences the serpent.Accusation Revelation 12:10: He's the "accuser of the brethren." Romans 8:1: No condemnation in Christ. Satan attacks identity to rob you of authority. Don't echo hell's accusations against others.Intimidation 1 Peter 5:8: The devil prowls like a roaring lion. 1 John 4:18: Perfect love casts out fear. He can't stop God's plan, but fear might.Temptation 1 Thessalonians 3:5: He's the tempter. 1 Corinthians 10:13: God always provides a way out. Temptation offers a shortcut to a legitimate need. Confess temptations—not just sins—to resist better.The Devil is DefeatedLuke 10:18-19: Jesus saw Satan fall and gave us authority.Matt. 25:41: Hell is his final destination—not ours. You follow the one who led your life.Your Battle Plan:James 4:7: Submit to God. Resist the devil.He'll still lie, accuse, roar, and tempt—but stand firm.Ephesians 6:11: Put on God's armor and stand.La Jument LighthouseThis French lighthouse didn't stop the storm—but it didn't move.Isaiah 59:19: "When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard..."When Satan attacks—just say: "Not today, Satan."Are you standing firm against Satan?

Satan wants the church confused about sin—because if you don't know what's killing you, you'll never reach for the cure.  In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to overcome sin and live the life God calls you to live. What is sin?Sin is any behavior, intentional or accidental, outside of God's boundaries. The Bible also calls it "trespass"—you're not just doing the wrong thing; your heart is in the wrong place.Romans 3:23 NIV: "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." What the Bible says about sin:Sin is not just a behavior—it's our nature. Romans 5:12 NLT: "Adam's sin brought death... so death spread to everyone." Don't just think of sin as an action you commit, but a condition you carry.We don't become sinners because we sin; we sin because we're sinners.Sin is selfishness. Matthew 16:24 NIV: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves..." Sin starts when "self" sits on the throne.Sin is lawlessness. 1 John 3:4 ESV: "Sin is lawlessness." Other terms: transgression (sin on purpose) and iniquity (a lifestyle of rebellion).Why sin matters:Sin is a big deal because it hurts everyone.Sin hurts you. Romans 6:23 ESV: "The wages of sin is death." Sin sells pleasure but hides the price tag.Sin hurts others. Hebrews 12:15 NLT: "Watch out... that no root of bitterness... corrupts many." Sin is like glitter—it spreads.Sin hurts God. Ephesians 4:30 NLT: "Do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit."What doesn't work:Trying harder. Romans 7:21–23: "I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong..." Righteousness comes from God's power not willpower. Freedom is found in surrender, not striving. More rules. Colossians 2:20–23: "Such rules... provide no help in conquering evil desires."Anger. James 1:20: "The wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God." You can't punish people into purity.What does work:Confessing and cleansing. 1 John 1:9 NLT: "If we confess... he is faithful to forgive..."Repenting and retraining. Acts 2:38: "Repent... turn to God... and be baptized." Repentance is more than "I'm sorry"—it's "I'm done."Relying and relating. Romans 5:18 NLT: "Christ's one act... brings a right relationship with God." The cure for sin isn't effort, it's intimacy.The Cure:Like anti-venom comes from a lamb's blood, our cure comes from the Lamb of God.2 Corinthians 5:21: "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us..."Sin is serious—but Jesus already dealt with it.So next time the enemy tries to accuse you, say:"Not today, Satan—the cure's already in my veins."Are you surrendering your sin to your Savior?

In a race, DNF means "Did Not Finish." You started but didn't make it to the end. In this message, Tiffany Nunnally tells us how to avoid a spiritual DNF—and how to bounce back when we do fail. A spiritual DNF is failing to walk in obedience to God's calling on our lives.2 Timothy 4:7-8: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith... the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing."Everyone experiences failure—maybe in marriage, or by neglecting spiritual disciplines. But failure isn't a period; it's a comma. It's not the end—just a chapter.Acts 20:24: "My life is worth nothing... unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus."Why do we fail?PridePride leaders to injury, and injury leads to failure. Pride causes spiritual injury. It makes us rely on ourselves instead of God. Proverbs 16:18: "Pride goes before destruction; and a haughty spirit before a fall." Pride leads to burnout, burnout to discouragement, and discouragement to quitting.Spiritual burnout happens when we try to earn God's or others' approval, ignoring rest and God's guidance. No one can run on empty. Doing everything often means doing nothing well. Knowledge can be solo, but character requires community. Pace yourself. If you start too fast from pride or competition, you'll burn out.2. LazinessDon't get caught being undertrained and unprepared.  Laziness says, "It's good enough."2 Tim. 4:2: "Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction."Failure happens when we make excuses, let busyness rule, or believe we're the exception. Complacency makes us overestimate ourselves. Faith is trust + preparation; complacency is ego + entitlement.3. InsecurityDon't disqualify yourself before starting. God wants you, not your perfection. Fear of failure leads to fear of trying.2 Timothy 1:7: "God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline."Comparison steals joy and distracts. Your identity in Christ fights insecurity.4. Ignorance (Mistakes)We can't succeed without experience—or grace.Ephesians 2:8: "By grace you have been saved through faith. and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God."When we fail:Recover, but plan for re-entry.Rebuild the foundation.Recognize (acknowledge previous errors).Relationships (we repair in community) (James 5:16).Repeat. Fail forward. Even falling moves you forward.Don't disqualify yourself. The only true failure is DNS—Did Not Start.Hebrews 12:1: "Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us."Love failure. Love conviction and repentance—it keeps us dependent on the only one who never fails. The goal isn't perfection, but dependence.How are YOU bouncing back from failure?

House Music Pioneer, Vocalist, Songwriter and Actor Keith Nunnally transitioned September 2025. Keith was LIVE in studio in 2017 and shared amazing stories about his career and his health with hosts Kevin "Mega" McFall and Kirkland Townsend. We are so blessed to be able to share these memories with the family and his fans. www.VintageHouseShow.comSupport the showwww.VintageHouseShow.comPreserving and Celebrating the History of House Music

When God's people aren't lined up together, we lose ground. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to avoid the football penalty "illegal formation," which is called when players aren't lined up correctly.Church, what if we're out of formation? What if we have the right players, play, and coach—but we're not aligned with each other?Spiritual illegal formation is choosing individuality over unity.Unity is harmony despite differences; uniformity is sameness. Too often, we value personal preference over kingdom purpose. But when we isolate instead of cooperate, we run our play, not God's. Unity isn't about looking the same—it's about looking in the same direction.The church's power comes from agreement.Matthew 18:19 says if two agree on earth, God will do it. The Greek word symphōnéō means "to sound together." God is the melody—we follow His lead and harmonize with each other.Unity is essential.Ephesians 4:3-4 urges us to stay united in the Spirit, bound in peace. You'll spend eternity with other Christians—better learn to get along now.Unity attracts the Holy Spirit.Psalm 133 says unity is like oil poured out—oil represents the Spirit. How can we experience revival if we can't even walk in relationship?Our unity is evangelism.John 13:35: "Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." When we fight, the world stays in the stands instead of joining the team.Even when we disagree, we're still on the same team.Luke 9:49-50—Jesus says, "Anyone not against you is for you." Stop tackling your teammates. Pride builds walls; Jesus builds teams.1 John 4:20-21 reminds us: You can't love God and hate His kids.Division is the devil's weapon.The word "devil" means false accuser. Nothing makes hell happier than Christians fighting.If you separate over opinion, your offense may have become your idol. Jesus didn't come as a politician—He came as a Savior. He's returning for a pure, holy bride, not a divided harem.How to Walk in Unity:Don't correct what you can ignore. Romans 14:4—Let God judge His servants.Practice godly confrontation. Matthew 18:15-17—Go to the person, not the comments section.Value unity over uniformity. Galatians 3:26-28—You are all one in Christ. Wear your Jesus jersey.Conclusions:Geese fly 70% farther in formation. When the leader tires, another takes the front, but the formation holds.Where have you let division or distraction delay God's work?Prioritize purpose over preference.Could "illegal formation" be called on you?

We're back with part 2 of our juicy convo with Clinton Nunnally, LPC—and yep, with three therapists in the room, you know we couldn't go five minutes without talking about attachment styles. But this round isn't just about theory—it's about the real, messy, hilarious, and oh-so-human side of relationships.We're pulling apart the compatibility myths, spilling on how to tell if you're actually settling, discuss how to keep your sex life spicy without letting rituals turn into autopilot, and answer listener's questions on air. Think of it as therapy talk meets real talk—equal parts smart, sassy, and a little steamy.In this episode, we dive into:

Welcome to the Common Good Podcast. In this episode, Doug Pagitt sits down with Father Pete Nunnally, an Episcopal priest, writer, and visionary leader behind the new Water and Wilderness Church. Together they dive into Pete's forthcoming book, Catching Hope, which offers a fresh vision of faith rooted in renewal, resilience, and community. Their conversation explores not only Pete's personal journey and the inspiration behind his work, but also the larger state of Christian faith in America today. Doug and Pete wrestle with some of the biggest questions facing the church: How do we remain faithful in an age of division? What does it look like to embody Christ's love when MAGA Christianity and Christian Nationalism threaten to distort the gospel? And how can communities of faith nurture hope and courage in these turbulent times? This episode is a heartfelt, honest, and hopeful dialogue—inviting listeners to imagine a Christianity that resists fear, rejects authoritarianism, and returns again and again to love as the way forward.

Don't get called for double dribble in the kingdom! In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to stay consistent in your walk with God and keep your spiritual momentum. In sports, a penalty stops the game until it's addressed. Spiritually, penalties stop our momentum. We're learning to identify and call them out in ourselves so we can keep moving forward with God.Today's focus: the basketball penalty called double dribble. A dribble is bouncing the ball while walking. But once you stop, you must pass or shoot — you can't start again. Spiritually, "double dribble" is inconsistency in our walk with God.Inconsistency kills momentum.God's not looking for weekend warriors — He's looking for weekday walkers. It's easy to be on fire Sunday, but what about Thursday?James 1:8 KJV says, "A double minded man is unstable in all his ways." A double-dribbling Christian keeps picking up and putting down God's ways.Remember Demas?2 Timothy 4:10 NLT: "Demas has deserted me because he loves the things of this life..."Demas walked with Paul, saw miracles, and still walked away. Why? Because inconsistency leads to drift.Hebrews 2:1 MSG warns us to hold tight to truth so we don't drift.Culture is a current pulling you away from God.Inconsistency → Ineffectiveness → Insignificance.(Not your worth, but your usefulness in the Kingdom.)How to avoid double dribble:1. Abide in the VineJohn 15:4-5 ESV: "Apart from me you can do nothing."Branches bear fruit only when connected to the root.God doesn't want to be number one on your to-do list — He wants to BE the list.Don't compartmentalize God. Build your life around Him. He's the center from which everything else flows.2. Practice Makes PerfectLike athletes practice, we must develop daily spiritual habits: prayer, scripture, community, worship.Each time you do, it's like bouncing the ball.Philippians 2:12: "Work out your salvation..."Have you seen someone burn hot, then fizzle?They sprint spiritually, then stall out.Consistency > Intensity.Ten minutes daily is better than a monthly binge.The goal isn't perfection, it's progress. Closing: From Demas to MarkMark started strong, then quit. Paul even refused to work with him. But later, Paul calls Mark "useful to me" (2 Timothy 4:11).Tradition says Mark wrote the Gospel of Mark — from quitter to gospel writer.Failure isn't final.God can still use you.Decide today: No more double dribble. Start the daily dribble.Pick ONE thing you can do daily — pray, read, encourage.Don't be spectacular. Just be steady.Could double dribble be called on you?

Licensed therapist Clinton Nunnally joins the Get Psyched Podcast to unpack attachment, intimacy, and the real reasons we struggle to say what we actually want (and NEED) in relationships. From social conditioning to “we hear what we fear,” this episode explores the messy, udeniable, and fascinating dynamics of love, desire, and connection.Today, the gang explores:

Some Christians seem to be obsessed with modern-day Israel, while others act like it doesn't matter at all. But what does the Bible actually say about God's chosen people? In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally wraps up our Elephants in the Room series by challenging us to think biblically about Israel.Today's topic is the relationship between Jews and Christians, the Old and New Testaments, and Israel's role in our faith. Some churches focus heavily on Christianity's Jewish roots and modern Israel, while others ignore them. Let's avoid two errors:Replacement theology – the belief that the Church has replaced Israel. Romans 11 makes it clear: God has not rejected Israel.Dual covenant theology – the idea that Jews are saved by the old covenant while Gentiles are saved by Jesus. Romans 3 and 30 affirm there is one way to salvation—faith in Christ, for everyone.The Messy MiddleBiblical balance comes from holding two tensions at once. Think of a see-saw: each truth needs equal weight. We don't dilute truth; we clarify it by holding multiple truths together.We must affirm both:Christians should bless Israel for their history and legacy and embrace Messianic Jews as spiritual family.Christians are not bound to follow Old Testament law, Jewish traditions, or to support modern Israeli politics.Blessing IsraelIsrael gave us the covenants, the law, the promises, and ultimately Christ (Romans 9:4-5, John 4:22). Messianic Jews are part of our spiritual family (Ephesians 2:14).No Obligation to Jewish Law or TraditionsThe law was a guardian until Christ came (Galatians 3:24). We now live by faith. The law convicts sinners—it's not a manual for saints (1 Timothy 1:8-9).Jewish customs are not required. Colossians 2 says these were shadows; Christ is the reality. God meets us where we are. Communion is about heart, not method.Political Support for IsraelYou don't have to support modern-day Israel's politics to be a faithful Christian. Understand the terms:Dispensationalism is a theological view that separates Israel and the Church in God's plan.Zionism is political, advocating for a Jewish homeland.Christian Zionism blends both, often linking Israel to end-times prophecy.Be cautious concerning blind support. Romans 9 and Galatians 6 remind us: not all who are descended from Israel are true Israel. Our allegiance is to God's kingdom above all nations.How Can We Bless Israel?Reject false saviors—Judaism without Jesus cannot save (Acts 4:12).Recognize priority—the gospel came to the Jew first (Romans 1:16).Remember God's promise—Israel's hard hearts are temporary (Romans 11:25-26).Preach Jesus—He is Messiah to Jew and Gentile alike (Acts 2:38).Israel's legacy is part of our faith story—but salvation is in Christ alone. Bless Israel, love the Jewish people, but follow Jesus into the messy middle: gratitude without obligation, love without blind loyalty, truth without compromise. When it comes to Israel, are you willing to follow Jesus into the messy middle?

Pornography isn't just present in our culture—it's pervasive. The average age of first exposure is 11 for boys, and around 12–13 for girls. About 67% of men and 41% of women view porn at least occasionally. Even in the church, over half of practicing Christians admit to using it, and 67% of pastors have struggled with it—18% currently. The biggest issue? 82% of Christians say no one is helping them. This isn't just a "worldly" issue—it's a tsunami hitting the church. But porn thrives in silence. So, we need to talk about it honestly, embracing the "messy middle"—holding two truths in tension:Porn is an addictive sin that devastates families.Porn is a shortcut that numbs our God-given desires for pleasure and intimacy.1. Porn is an addictive sin.Scripture clearly calls out sexual immorality (porneia) as sin (Colossians 3:5). Porn objectifies people and becomes idolatry—worshiping creation over the Creator. It's not just spiritually harmful; it's mentally and emotionally addictive, rewiring the brain and damaging relationships (1 Cor. 6:18).How it devastates families:Hurts your family tree: Trauma and addiction can leave epigenetic footprints passed to future generations (Exodus 34:7).Creates unrealistic expectations: Porn fosters dissatisfaction with real-life partners and intimacy (Ecclesiastes 9:9).Harms children: Young girls wrestle with distorted self-worth, while boys absorb years of misinformation about sex before marriage.Exploits performers: Many in the industry suffer mental health issues and traumatic backgrounds. Watching porn often means consuming someone else's pain.2. Porn numbs God-given desires.God created us with desires for pleasure and intimacy, but porn offers counterfeit versions—pleasure without fulfillment, intimacy without connection (Proverbs 27:20). Porn silences but never satisfies. People don't view porn because they're bad, but because they've let it hijack their desires.Freedom is possible. The battle plan: Repent, Replace, and Relate.Repent – Turn from sin and toward God (Acts 3:19).Replace – Remove access to porn and renew your mind (Romans 12:2, Matthew 5:29). Married couples should embrace real intimacy (1 Corinthians 7:2-5).Relate – Build accountability with others (James 5:16) and deepen your walk with the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:16). Don't deny your desires—let Jesus redeem them.SummaryPorn traffics in pleasure without purpose and intimacy without love. But Jesus offers real freedom—not just forgiveness, but power to overcome. You don't need a counterfeit when you can have the real thing: true love, intimacy, and freedom.Are you willing to follow Jesus into the messy middle?

Welcome to Elephants in the WOMB!Since Roe v. Wade in 1973, around 63 million legal abortions have been performed—equal to the population of the top 47 U.S. cities combined. In 2022, Roe was overturned, leaving legality to the states. Annual abortions have increased to about 1 million. The Church has often responded with either truth without love or compassion without conviction. But what about the heart and word of God?The Messy MiddleBalance comes by embracing two opposing truths at once—Jesus embodied the fulness of grace and truth. Grace offends the religious heart; truth offends the rebellious heart. We must hold:Abortion is a sinful, immoral act.Abortion is the world's solution to a difficult situation.Abortion is a sinful, immoral act.People are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). A fetus may be non-viable or unwanted, but it remains valuable.God knows us before we are born (Jeremiah 1:5). Purpose is assigned before birth; a fetus is not a "potential" human but a human with potential.The shedding of innocent blood is especially serious (Proverbs 6:16-17). Abortion sheds the blood of a developing human who has done no wrong.Why immoral? Government laws apply to all, not just Christians. Logic for legislation:Some abortions are immoral.Government has the right to restrict immoral acts.Laws should prevent immoral abortions.Common pro-abortion arguments reveal flaws when applied to other immoral acts (e.g., "If you don't like drunk driving, don't do it").Abortion is the world's solution to a difficult situation.The world does not think like the church (1 Corinthians 2:14). Most women seek abortion due to poverty or to preserve bodily autonomy—not from hatred for babies. These are wrong solutions to real problems. To change minds, the church must address the underlying needs.How can the church help pregnant women in difficult situations?Declare the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). Thoughtless truth is childish.Make better solutions available (Ephesians 3:10). Work to make abortion unnecessary and unimaginable. Support local ministries like 1st Option Care.Honor pregnancy and care for single mothers (1 Peter 4:8). End the culture of shame. Encourage men to take responsibility.Provide healing for women who have had abortions (Matthew 11:28). About 24% of women will have an abortion by age 45. Offer confidential, restorative groups like "Surrendering the Secret."If you consider yourself pro-choice: Your compassion is commendable, but don't let mercy or distrust of government override Biblical morality. Love upholds truth.If you consider yourself pro-life: Don't let zeal for truth push people from Jesus. Loveless Christians lose their audience. Be an advocate for all, reflecting God's kingdom.Final Question: When it comes to abortion—and every other issue—are you willing to follow Jesus into the messy middle?

Immigration may be the most emotionally charged issue in our country right now. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally helps us understand the Word of God—not a certain party's talking points—and rediscover what it means to welcome the stranger in the way God's wants.Here is what you need to know about this series:1) I am not targeting anyone and I never will.2) Please give me time to formulate points and cover the subject fully. 3) You have, not only the right, but the responsibility to check up on what I say and verify that it's the truth.4) If you disagree or get offended, please reach out to me personally.  The Messy MiddleI often talk about having a "balanced, biblical take" on things.Let's look at the two truths we should hold in tension when it comes to immigration.1. God has commanded His people to welcome strangers and care for foreigners.2. God has commissioned governments to establish laws that protect its citizens.Do you give more weight to one of these or are you holding them in tension with one another, creating balance? God has commanded His people to welcome strangers and care for foreigners.Deuteronomy 10:18-19 Notice the two reasons why we show love to foreigners:1) It's what God does. You don't get to love God and ignore who He loves.2) That's our story too. Put yourself in another's shoes and remember where you came from.Leviticus 19:34 At the end of the day, we are all immigrants in God's kingdom.God has commissioned governments to establish laws that protect its citizens.Romans 13:1-2 ESVScripture affirms the need for order, justice, and boundaries. It is not "unchristian" to want secure borders or a legal immigration process. It is not sinful to expect laws to be enforced.  We lock our doors at night, not because we hate people—but because access should come with invitation.According to scripture, the call to personal compassion and governmental order are not at odds—they are different lanes in the same road. How do we balance both Biblical truths about immigration?1. Support fair immigration laws.Book recommendation: Welcoming the Stranger by Matthew Soerens and Jenny Yang 2. Watch your input and output.Input: Agenda-driven news is not only incorrect, it's hurting you. Output: Some of you have shared things about immigration online that, while maybe not intended to harm, have deeply hurt your church family. 3. See the people behind the policy.The vast majority of Illegal immigration happens because people are desperate, not devious. That doesn't mean that illegal immigrations is OK. Foreigners don't stay strangers when you learn their names. Immigration should be done legally. Criminals should be brought to justice swiftly. But love doesn't check people's papers before it opens its arms. When it comes to immigration—and every other issue—are you willing to follow Jesus into the messy middle?

Every day you are writing your story. You are the author; the world is your audience. Write the plot that you want printed. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares the story of Adam and Eve.  Adam & Eve - Genesis 3:1-6 Temptation is a progression: Desire, Doubt, Deception, DisobedienceDesire: The devil doesn't fight our desires—he hijacks them by exploiting our sinful nature.Romans 8:6 Desire isn't the problem—desire management is. Deal with your desires. Doubt: Satan asked, "Did God really say..." then he proceeded to misquote God. James 1:16-17  If the devil can shake your trust in God's goodness, he can sell you sin as a solution. Don't fall for it. Deception: Satan often lies to us through partial truths that make bad things look good to us.Ephesians 6:11 ESV Disobedience.We've all disobeyed, but there's good news—you can overcome temptation!1 Corinthians 10:13  Genesis 3:8-13         2. Hiding never brings healing.When confronted with your own sin, you may cover yourself with the fig leaves of excuses, blame, isolation, or judgmentalism.Hebrews 4:13 NLT You can't hide from God—He heard you think it before you did it!You can't heal what you won't reveal, so go to God when you mess up.  Genesis 3:14-19          3. Sin brings a curse with it, but Jesus reverses the curse.The curses for women:1. The process of childbirth is harder.2. You will desire man: Women will have a cursed-fueled tendency to get their self-worth from what men think.  3. He will rule over you:Sin has corrupted both the willing submission of the wife and the loving headship of the husband.  The curses for men:1. The ground will be cursed.Romans 8:20-22 Natural disasters are not an act of God; they're the curse of sin!2. Work will be harder.Men will have a curse-fueled tendency to get their self-worth from their job. You can win at work and still lose in the living room if you confuse the two.3. Death. The good news is Jesus reverses the curse of sin.Romans 5:17-18 NLT  Genesis 3: 20-24Then the man—Adam—named his wife Eve, 3. When God says no, it's for a good reason.God immediately began working on their redemption and the first things he had to do was say no. Adam and Eve's removal from the garden was mercy, not punishment.Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT God's "no" is protecting you, not punishing you. Adam and Eve proved we can ruin a garden in a single bite. Jesus proved He can grow a garden even out of our worst mistakes. Drop the fig leaves, come out of hiding, and meet the God who still walks in the cool of the evening calling, 'Where are you?' Are you learning the lessons from Adam & Eve's story?

Dr. Harish Kinni, a triple-board-certified emergency medicine and critical care physician and assistant professor at the Mayo Clinic, provides an overview of the fundamentals of ventilator care for emergency department professionals. We will review key modes that we should know, the variables to set, how to adjust them for your patient's needs, and provide troubleshooting tips and tricks for when things suddenly go awry. This is sure to be one of the most helpful chapters of Always on EM, but don't let it take your breath away! CONTACTS X - @AlwaysOnEM; @VenkBellamkonda YouTube - @AlwaysOnEM; @VenkBellamkonda Instagram – @AlwaysOnEM; @Venk_like_vancomycin; @ASFinch Email - AlwaysOnEM@gmail.com REFERENCES & LINKS Swart P, Nijbroek SGLH, Paulus F, Neto AS, Schultz MJ. Sex Differences in Use of Low Tidal Volume Ventilation in COVID-19-Insights From the PRoVENT-COVID Study. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022 Jan 3;8:780005. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2021.780005. PMID: 35300177; PMCID: PMC8923734. 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Every day you are writing your story. Every situation, every decision, is adding a sentence, a page, or a chapter to the book of your life. In this message, Everyone has made a mess of their lives at some point or another. But God doesn't waste pain. If you'll surrender your story to Him, He'll turn your scars into sermons. He'll turn your breakdowns into breakthroughs. Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how your mess can become your message. 1. Your story is history.Guilt says "what I did was bad." Shame says "who I am is bad." But God says "What I did and who I am has made you brand new."Christian, God has not only forgiven, but forgotten your sin.Isaiah 43:25 NLT To blot or wipe out in Hebrew is to "obliterate or exterminate."The blood of Jesus isn't just white-out that covers your sin—it's an eraser that completely removes it. 1 John 1:9 Honesty with God is the first step to healing from God. Shame grows in the dark, so bring it out into the light. Admit it, quit it, forget it. 2. Your story is His story.When talking about your past, your pain is not the headline—His power is.Romans 8:28 Don't glorify your pain; glorify God through your pain. 3. Your story is ministry.Your past can help someone's future. Ministry isn't just what happens on a stage at church; it's what happens when you sit with someone in the middle of their storm.2 Corinthians 1:3-4The ministry you're called to often comes from the mess you went through.The most powerful ministry tool you have is probably not your preaching, but your past. 4. Your story is prophecy.The Bible says God is no respecter of persons, so when you share what God has done for you, you are prophesying what He will do for someone else.2 Corinthians 1:10 NIV On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver usIf He did it before, He'll do it again!Your testimony is God's promise for someone else's problem. When you testify, you prophesy! 5. Your story is victory.Revelation 12:11 NKJVYou get to help God defeat His enemy with your testimony. 6. Your story is a journey.Your story isn't over—its still happening. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NLTWhen we stop short of finishing the story, we come away with the wrong conclusion. Don't write someone off while God is still writing their story. The very thing you think disqualifies you—your brokenness, your past, your mess—is the very thing God can use to bring beauty and healing to others. It's time to stop hiding the chapters of your life that you hate, and start letting God use them. Someone's healing is on the other side of your honesty. Let Him turn your mess into your message. Have your surrendered your story to the Lord?

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In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally answers your submitted questions. 1. Is it OK for Christians to be cremated instead of buried?According to the Bible during the resurrection, we get new bodies, not renovations of our existing bodies.2 Corinthians 5:1-3 NLT  2. I have a friend and have heard of several other high profile believers who have deconstructed their faith and walked away from the gospel altogether. How should we guard our hearts from this?Three phases of Christian belief:1. Construction – what you were taught.2. Deconstruction – investigating whether what you believe is true.3. Reconstruction – developing a balanced, Biblical belief-system.Acts 17:11-12  3. Who rolled away the stone at Jesus' tomb? Do you think Jesus did it himself? Or was it the Holy Spirit? God the Father?Matthew gives us this detail.Matthew 28:2 4. I've never read all the way through the Bible. Am I a bad Christian?Bad? No. Lazy? Maybe.Romans 15:4 Ultimately, the goal of the written word is to get to know the author, so be spirit-led in your reading. 5. What do you think about seasons of life where God seems distant?This is good news – you're growing up. a. Perspective - It's just a season.b. Practice – Spiritual disciplines are the things you do—not out of obligation—but to ensure a safe trip when visibility is low.c. Presence. Pursue the presence of God.2 Corinthians 3:18 ESV It's OK if you don't feel God all of the time. We are called believers, not feelers. 6. Should wives be upset with their husbands if they go hang out with their friends for hours without telling her?Probably. Married people should act like they're married. Ephesians 5:33 NLT 7. How do we handle unanswered prayers for healing?Acts 10:38Healing is always God's will, but not always God's wisdom.We hold these two truths together: Jesus healed everyone He possibly could, AND 100% of the people Jesus healed still died. Every believer gets permanently healed in heaven.Keep praying!  8. Why do so many Christians look down their nose at the less than fortunate ones?We don't understand righteousness. There are three types of righteousness we see in scripture, and only one works.a. Righteousness of the world – Be good.b. Righteousness of the Pharisees – Be better.c. Righteousness of God – Be in Christ. Romans 3:22 Receiving the acceptance of God doesn't mean we stop trying, it just means that we stop trying out. We already made the team -no need to compare ourselves anymore. 9. Where did John get his papyrus to write the book of Revelation? 10. My spouse and I have some different minor theological positions. How should we teach our kids?Proverbs 22:6 The essentials should be instilled from a young age, but peripheral stuff is a good opportunity to invite them into your varying opinions. Are you trusting God with your questions?

God is cool with your questions. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally answers YOUR submitted questions.  1. What does it mean to be a disciple and how does that look in our everyday lives?A disciple is anyone who follows Jesus. The Greek word is similar to the idea of an apprentice—someone who learns by working with a mentor.Luke 9:23More info: "I Have Decided" sermon series, January, 2021 2. What does the Bible say about interracial relationships?Absolutely nothing. Interracial marriage is not wrong. Nehemiah 13:27 Bottom line: Any biblical warning against intermarrying is about idolatry not ethnicity. 3. Is it okay for people to keep Old Testament laws like not eating pork or celebrating Jewish feasts/festivals if they still believe we are made right with God through Jesus?The Jewish dietary laws and the feasts were part of an old covenant with ancient Israel. Now, they hold no power when it comes to our holiness.Colossians 2:16Galatians 5:4In 2 Corinthians 3:6 Paul calls the OT law the "ministry of death." More info: Even More Elephants pt. 2: Christians & Jews (August 2017) 4. When is the last time that you gave a sermon that was not scheduled weeks in advance?Although I have a plan, I don't write sermons until Friday the week of. And of course, everything is always subject to change. Scheduling in advance is a good thing. 5. How do you handle anger at your spouse when you're spiritually mismatched? They say they are a believer but refuse to go to church and aren't really showing any kind of relationship with God.James 1:20 says the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.-Communication -Intercession -Demonstration - Show them what a Christian is like.1 Corinthians 7:14 6. What's the difference between demonic possession and demonic oppression? How can children of God be affected by either?Revelation 12:9Three levels of influence by a demon: possession, oppression, persuasion.The way someone becomes affected by a demon is to agree with that spirit's primary objective.1 Peter 5:8-9More info: VFC courses 102 & 104 7. Where did God come from?Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God...God is an uncreated spirit. He is eternal in the future and in the past. 8. Can you explain what is meant by Progressive Christianity? Is it a good thing or bad thing?Progressive Christianity is a trending movement among Christians that questions traditional Christian beliefs and often rejects orthodox theology and embraces current cultural beliefs.Matthew 16:6 "Watch out!" Jesus warned them. Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees".A few markers of progressive Christianity:1. A low view of Jesus and a high view of mankind. 2. Having a low regard for scripture.3. An over-emphasis on social justice.More info: Elephants in the Room 2021, Part 5.Are you trusting God with your questions?

This is the day everything changed. We celebrate Easter not just to recall a moment, but to remember a mystery: that even death couldn't stop God's plans. in this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares that the resurrection is not just a nice story—it's the unstoppable truth that redefines reality.  Why is the resurrection such a big deal?Christians talk about the cross a lot, but the empty grave is the key to our faith.Romans 6:8-9 MSG When Jesus died, he took sin down with him, but alive he brings God down to us.If the cross is Jesus' death for me, the empty grave is Jesus' life for me.If the cross gets me into heaven, the empty grave gets heaven into me.If the cross reveals Jesus as savior, the empty grave reveals Jesus as victor.If the cross paid for my sin, the empty grave means that the payment was accepted. You can have confidence that the resurrection happened.In addition to the 4 independent documents attesting to the historicity of the resurrection called "the gospels" - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. We also have many eyewitness testimonies that people saw Jesus after his death.1 Corinthians 15:3-6These disciples suddenly and sincerely came to believe that Jesus was risen from the dead, despite there being no benefit to them believing it. Two Biblical authors, James and Jude, believed their brother Jesus was God. What would it take for you to believe your sibling was God? The stone was rolled away, not to let Jesus out, but to let us in—so we could see that what He said is true. Shortly before Jesus' death and resurrection, He made one of His boldest declarations.John 14:6 NLT Jesus' way is unstoppable.Jesus is protecting you when He shows you His way because He is the only road that leads to life.Proverbs 14:12 NIVBottom line: You cannot get to a kingdom destination by following the culture's directions. Jesus' truth is unstoppable.Jesus is the reality check the world didn't ask for, but desperately needs. John 8:31-32 The truth that sets us free in found in only in Christ.The resurrection is the exclamation point on everything Jesus ever said.  Jesus' life is unstoppable.Jesus didn't escape death; He conquered it. John 11:25-26 Your story doesn't have to end in despair, defeat, or death. In Christ, your story ends in resurrection. Jesus doesn't only offer you a better life; He offers you eternal life. If you're feeling lost—He's the Way. If you're questioning what's real—He's the Truth. If you're barely hanging on—He's the Life. This is Easter.When the devil said "checkmate," God said, "The King has one more move."Jesus is the Way that can't be blocked, the Truth that can't be silenced, and the Life that can't be killed.  Is Jesus your way, your truth, and your life?

Is money your master? In this message Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how we can dethrone the almighty dollar. You may have seen the clip—recently a famous pastor went viral for harshly instructing his ushers to close the doors as he began to receive (take up) an offering at his meeting.  If you're skeptical: I get it. I don't want something from you, I want something for you. Here is why this topic is so important:Money is a master that's searching for servants.Matthew 6:24 NIV This false god wants to sit on the throne of your heart. Our finances reveal our faithfulness.Luke 16:10-12 NLTYou'll be good at what you practice. Be generous with what you have now. How to dethrone the almighty dollar:1. Choose generosity over greed. Greed assumes that what I have is mine. If a resource comes TO me, it must be FOR me. Generosity assumes everything is God's, and the resources I have received might not be FOR me, they might be THROUGH me.  Greed produces owners, generosity produces stewards.2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT God's desire is to be generous to you so that you will be generous to others. 2. Recognize your money problem.The world says you have money problems when you don't have money, but the Bible says you have money problems when money has you.1 Timothy 6:9-10 NLTHow do you know if you love money? If you're willing to set aside your beliefs to get it.1 Timothy 6:17 NLT God wants us to enjoy life, but he also wants to protect us from what will harm us. 3. Practice intentional giving.Give with purpose.2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Plant more seeds, reap more harvest. Plant no seed, reap no harvest. It's your choice. Give by percentage.Luke 21:1-3 Jesus was impressed with the percentage given, not the total. Why? Because different amounts of money matter differently to people. God notices sacrifice of the giver, not just the size of the gift. Give with a plan.1 Corinthians 16:2 Give to what feeds you and give to what moves you—or, pay for your meals and support what matters. If you don't plan to give, you'll forget to give. Give with perspective.1 Timothy 6:18-19 NLTInstead of accumulating more stuff, accumulate good works. How? When you give something away, you just stored it up in heaven. If you gather here, you store up here; if you give it here, you store up there.Heaven keeps better records than your bank. "We have unlimited resources."If someone asked you for $100 how would you react? If you recently inherited 100 million dollars, how would you react? Romans 8:32 "Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won't he also give us everything else?"If you have Jesus, you already have everything. Are you dethroning the almighty dollar?

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Adversity is a normal part of life, and a normal part of the Christian life. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally reveals what we should remember as we walk through adversity. 1 Peter 4:12 NLTGod allows adversity because it matures us. So how do we not just go through adversity, but grow through adversity? The key to overcoming adversity is remembrance.  Biblical remembrance is actively recalling and expecting God's past goodness to happen again in the future. Psalm 77:7-12 NLT is a perfect example of how remembrance defeats the discouragement of adversity.This psalmist had very real feelings. You can choose to dwell on your feelings, or you can choose to remember God's faithfulness.  What should we remember during times of adversity?1. Remember to pray.Prayer is communication with God. It's talking to Him and letting Him talk to you.Psalm 34:17-18 NLT Adversity is coming. Don't start panicking, start praying! 2. Remember to praise.Praise and worship is the pathway into God's presence.Psalm 34:1 NLT Your praise is a powerful weapon. Stop worrying, start worshipping.Psalm 57:8 NLTPraise and worship is an act of defiance against adversity. 3. Remember to be patient.Psalm 37:7a NLT Patience is a muscle you can flex, and a mature Christian works it out.  4. Remember God's perspective.Life's trials are like puzzle pieces—you don't see the full picture yet, but God does. Adopt His perspective.Psalm 30:5b NLTAdversity is fleeting, but God's faithfulness is forever. 5. Remember God's promises.Psalm 119:50If God fulfilled His promises in the past, you can be sure He'll fulfill His promises in the future. 6. Remember God's people.The Church isn't just a place to go to; it's a people to grow with.Psalm 133:1 NIV Isolation weakens; community strengthens. A single coal removed from the fire quickly dies out. Stay connected to the flame.Prov 17:17 NIVWe don't pull away from one another during hard times; we press in. 7. Remember God's purpose.Psalm 57:2 When you forget God's purpose, you forfeit His peace.Romans 8:28When life shakes you, stand on what God has said, not what you see. In the 1968 Olympics, Tanzanian runner John Stephen Akhwari was injured in a fall during the marathon. Despite dislocating his knee, injuring his shoulder, and being in excruciating pain, he refused to quit. Hours after the race ended, he limped across the finish line. When asked why he kept going, he said: "My country did not send me 5,000 miles to start the race; they sent me to finish it." God didn't bring you this far to leave you now. Adversity is part of the race, but finishing with faith is what matters.Hebrews 12:1 Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.How are you responding to adversity?

We all long for loyalty but human loyalty has limits. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally, shares about loyalty that we can depend on.  Psalm 8:4 ESV What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?It doesn't make sense. Because although God doesn't need us, evidently He wants us. Exodus 34:6 ESV The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, "The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness." There is a Hebrew word in God's self-description: hesed.Hesed is a word mentioned 247 times in OT. Here are some ways its translated:Unfailing love, steadfast love, faithful love, constant love, gracious love, loyal love, lovingkindness, mercy, goodness, and favor.  Pastor Jamie's definition:Hesed is the dependable and enthusiastic loyalty, kindness and support that is received when someone is in relationship with God. Lamentations 3:22-23 "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."This is the relationship written on your heart that you have judged every other relationship by. You were hardwired for Hesed.What do the Psalms say about hesed?1. God's hesed never ends.Psalm 136:1 2. God's hesed isn't earned.God's loyalty isn't a loan He expects to be paid back—it's a gift with no strings attached. Psalm 106:43-45 NLT 3. God's hesed is pursuing you.Psalm 23:6 ESV Your sin and your shortcomings can't outrun the love of God. God's mercy moves faster than your mistakes. What is our response to Hesed?1. Worship God.Psalm 63:3 NKJVSince God's love never quits, our worship shouldn't either. 2. Give God your loyalty.Loyalty shouldn't just be received; it should be returned.Proverbs 3:3 NLT His loyalty toward us should move us into our own loyalty toward Him. 3. Love people.God's love fills us, not only for our own benefit, but so we can pour it out on others.Romans 13:8-10 NLT Notice love is an obligation, not an option. You don't have to follow the 10 commandments if you'll just follow the one commandment.Let's stop letting others determine how we act—we have hesed.Since you're loved by God, love like God. While we fail to show up, wander away, and even forget about God, He is faithful, He never forgets us, and He is there waiting for us to return to Him. Exodus 34:7a NLT I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations... God's hesed love is faithful for 1000 generations, or 40,000 years! No failure, no mistake, and no amount of distance can separate you from His hesed love and loyalty.  How are you responding to God's loyal love?

In this very special episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Kenny Burchard and Sam Nunnally, two former Evangelical, Charismatic pastors who converted to Catholicism to tell their stories, talk about their biggest misconceptions about Catholicism, and cordially explain how they set things straight. In this episode we'll talk about the misconceptions that Kenny and Sam held about Catholicism (and where they came from!), some of the struggles they faced as Evangelical pastors trying to apply their understanding of the Bible (and the question of authority), how they found ultimate fulfilment of their faith in the sacraments and practice of the Catholic Church and so much more. This is a phenomenal episode and I couldn't ask for two better guys to unpack this all with. For more from Kenny check out his YouTube channel Bible Highlights and, as always, his work with the Coming Home Network International.To see what Sam is up to follow him on Instagram.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.Join myself and my parish priest Fr. Joseph on a pilgrimage experience to France.This retreat-like pilgrimage takes place August 12 - 20, 2025. With Mass every day, we'll walk in the footsteps of St. Joan of Arc in Rouen, retreat to the home of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel, and explore the newly restored Cathedral de Notre Dame de Paris.Visit Trinity Travel Tours for more information. This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patreon Co-Producers. Thank you to Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Do you struggle with forgiving others? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about Jesus's surprising teaching about forgiveness. Jesus didn't use parables to make everything clear, but to make everyone think.Today's parable: The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-353 Questions to ask:Who is being represented in this parable?1. The king represents God.We can learn what God is like based on what this king does. Notice, He is not just an accountant, He is compassionate. Psalm 103:14Isaiah 48:11 But also like the king, God gets really angry when someone who has been forgiven so much refuses to forgive another.  2. The servant who was forgiven the larger amount represents us.Romans 3:23Some of the things we have done were unforgivable, yet we are freely forgiven. 3. The servant who wasn't forgiven the smaller amount represents those who have hurt us.Ephesians 4:32  What is the surprise twist in the story?There are three twists:1. The king forgave an astronomical amount of debt.2. The forgiven servant refused to forgive a far less amount after he had been forgiven.3. Jesus says God will do the same to us if we don't forgive. What are the kingdom lessons in the story?1. Forgiveness is a two-sided coin: heads, I'm forgiven; tails, I forgive.You can't spend only one side of a coin, and you can't separate your forgiveness from your forgiving.Matthew 6:14-15 If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.This isn't a threat, its an explanation. Jesus isn't saying God is waiting to pounce on us if we don't forgive. Instead, He's explaining a kingdom reality about the nature of forgiveness.  2. You won't survive unforgiveness.James 2:13 NLT Forgiveness doesn't condone sin, it doesn't deny what happened, and it doesn't replace having wise boundaries with people who hurt you. Forgiveness is hard, but here is the truth: the pain you feel during the process of forgiving someone is nowhere near the pain you will feel if you hold on to the unforgiveness. 3. We are to make a big deal of our own sin, not other people's sin.1 Tim 1:15 4. Forgiveness is a mindset, not only a moment.Matthew 18:21-22 Forgiveness is not just a point in time action; It's a life-long decision. Here is God's promise in the process: If you will forgive the people who hurt you, God will remove the pain they caused you. Unforgiveness is like keeping old junk in your house. The more you hold onto, the less room you have for peace. When you forgive, you're clearing space for God's grace to move in. Are you learning the lessons of the unforgiving servant?

There is parable that Jesus says is the key to understanding all parables. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally helps us understand this important teaching of Jesus. Jesus didn't use parables to make everything clear, but to make everyone think.Questions to ask when reading a parable:1. Who does each character represent?2. Where is the surprise twist in the story?3. What are the kingdom lessons behind each parable? Today's parable: The Parable of the SowerMark 4:3-9 NLTA sower is someone who plants seed. Mark 4:14 - 20 Questions to ask:Who is being represented in this parable?The farmer is anyone sharing the seed—the truth of God's word.  The seed on the footpath represents people with hard hearts. Like rain on a water-proof jacket, it never soaks in. Why?Offense – holding unforgiveness in your heart makes you suspicious of everyone.Hurt – an unhealed heart will grow hard to protect itself from more hurt.Pride – the prideful heart isn't open to correction because they already think they know everything. Rebellion – the more you choose intentional disobedience, the harder it becomes to obey.Hebrews 3:7b-8a  Satan wants to steal God's truth from you, just like birds want your food. The seed on the rocky soil represents people with shallow hearts. Problems and persecution come and they wither rather quickly. John 16:33 MSG The seed among thorns represents those who let worry, wealth and wanting overtake the growing fruit. 1 John 2:16-17 NIV  The seed on good soil represents those who hear and accept—they repent, apply the word and live in the ways of the kingdom.James 1:23-24 NLT What is the twist in the story?The farmer threw seed everywhere. That was very inefficient farming, but it demonstrates the heart with which God shares Himself.  What are the kingdom lessons in the story?1. God's word is for everyone.He sows seed everywhere.Titus 2:11 You've been given the antidote to this world's sickness—don't keep it to yourself.Don't reject God on someone else's behalf. Don't decide for them—just sow seed. 2. It's the condition of our heart that determines if we receive from God.2 Peter 1:3 This is why Proverbs 4:23 says keep/guard your heart will all diligence and above all else. Safeguard your soil! 3. Our application of God's instruction determines the amount of fruit in our lives.James 2:14 Real faith is evidenced by action. What determines 30, 60, or 100 fold? The quality of the soil. Your production is based on your hearing and accepting—your obedience. The degree to which you obey is the degree to which you'll produce a harvest of spiritual fruit.    James 1:21 NLT ...Humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.What type of soil are you?

Ever wondered why there are so many imposters and hypocrites in churches? What should we do about it? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares insights both this topic from a story that Jesus told.  Why did Jesus use parables?Matthew 13:12-13a Jesus didn't use parables to make everything clear, but to make everyone think. Jesus' parables reveal people's hearts—they penetrate some hearts and they harden others. With His use of parables, Jesus isn't hiding truth FROM people; He's hiding it FOR people, in hopes that it draws them closer to Him. Questions to ask when reading a parable:1. Who does each character represent? 2. What is the surprise twist in the story? 3. What are the kingdom lessons behind each story?  Today's parable: The Wheat and the WeedsMatthew 13:24-30  The weeds in the story, are also called tares, but they're known today as darnel weed, often called false wheat. Jesus' explanationMatthew 13:36-43  3 Questions to ask:Who does each character represent?Jesus – FarmerThe field – the worldWheat – people who follow JesusWeeds – the people who don't follow JesusThe farmer's enemy – the devilThe harvest – the end of the worldThe harvesters – the angels What is the twist in the story?The farmer waited until harvest to sort the wheat from the weeds.28-30 God is playing the long game. God's justice is coming eventually, but God's mercy is here currently. What are the kingdom lessons in the story?1. It is often difficult to distinguish between believers and unbelievers, especially at the earliest stages of growth. We must be slow to declare which is which.Jude 1:22-23 NLT God is long-suffering towards those you find insufferable.This is why we don't throw people away when they make a mistake, when they struggle with sin, or when they're taking longer to "get it" than we think they should.Our father is a farmer and growing people takes time. 2. God is not calling you to be a holy weed eater.We have not been instructed to go in guns blazing, clearing out and cleaning up all we see wrong in someone's life. Why? Because sometimes, you look like a weed too.Galatians 6:1 NIV Christians shouldn't be passive against evil, but we're called to be patient with people.John 3:17 NLT If God didn't send Jesus into the world to judge the world, I doubt He sent you to judge it. 3. God's judgement is real, but not yet revealed.Romans 2:5 Some of you are too excited about the prospect of people going to hell. Others of you aren't concerned enough about people going to hell.Be angry at injustice, but trust the wisdom of the Lord of the harvest and share God's grace with others while we can.   Are you learning the lessons found in the parable of the wheat and the weeds?

In the winter of 1924, the boroughs of New York City were plagued by a series of robberies ostensibly committed by a young couple. This was not the first time a woman had been involved in armed robberies; however, rather than be a reluctant participant in the crimes, it appeared as though the traditional roles were reversed and the young woman was the mastermind behind the hold-ups. The press quickly caught on and soon the “Bobbed Haired Bandit,” as she came to be known in the papers, was grabbing headlines across the country. Starting with the robbery of grocery store in early January, the Bandit's crimes got bigger as weeks passed, as did her personality. Not only did the criminal pair become famous for their exploits and fashion, but also for the ways in which she taunted the police with notes daring them to come after her. In time, the NYPD's inability to catch the bandit began to reflect very poorly on Mayor Richard Enright, who was ridiculed by both the bandit and the public. Finally, in late April, the Bobbed Haired Bandit and her partner were arrested in Florida, having fled New York earlier in the month after a robbery in which someone was shot. To everyone's surprise, the couple wasn't quite the Jazz Age antiheros everyone was expecting, but a young newly married couple who were desperately in need of money at a time when employment was hard to come by.Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesBrooklyn Daily Times. 1924. "Bob Hair Bandit and man shoot National Biscuit Co. cashier." Brooklyn Daily Times, April 1: 3.Brooklyn Eagle. 1924. "Bobbed-haired girl held as boro bandit in crime roundup ." Brooklyn Eagle , February 6: 1.—. 1924. "Bobbed Haired Bandit may be a boy; cusses like sailor but has feminine feet." Brooklyn Eagle, February 3: 5.—. 1924. "Girls let their hair grow fearing they'll be taken for Bobbed-Hair Bandit." Brooklyn Eagle, February 24: 78.—. 1924. "Hold bob-haired girl as pal of alleged bandits." Brooklyn Eagle, February 7: 2.—. 1924. "New gunwoman defies police to catch her." Brooklyn Eagle, January 16: 1.Dorman, Marjorie. 1924. "The Bobbed-Hair Bandit is a revolt." Brooklyn Eagle, March 16: 95.Duncombe, Stephen, and Andrew Mattson. 2006. The Bobbed Haired Bandit: A True Story of Crime and Celebrity in 1920s New York. New York, NY: NYU Press.Getty, Frank. 1924. "'Fish peddling bums" victims of Bobbed-Haired Bandit." Buffalo Enquirer, January 24: 1.Johnson, Nunnally. 1924. "One word after another." Brooklyn Eagle, February 21: 16.New York Times. 1924. "2-gun girl bandit holds up a grocery." New York Times, February 24: 1.—. 1924. "Alienists to test Cooney for sanity." New York Times, April 25: 19.—. 1924. "Bobbed Bandit gets ten years in prison; warns other girls." New York Times, May 7: 1.—. 1924. "Bob-Haired Bandit attempts a murder." New York Times, April 2: 21.—. 1924. "Girl bandit proudly describes 10 crimes." New York Times, April 23: 1.—. 1924. "Hold-up girl gets $600 from grocer." New York Times, January 23: 10.Times Union. 1924. ""Bobbed Haired Bandit" annoucnes her "getaway" for neighboring state." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 22: 1.—. 1924. "200 police fail to trap bobbed haired girl bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 27: 1.—. 1924. "Enright may try himself to nab Bobbed-Hair Bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), March 23: 1.—. 1924. "Ex-chorus girl arrested as chain store bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 15: 1.—. 1924. "Note writers want Helen Quigley freed." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 22: 3.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has officially declared a state of emergency because of a recent bird flu outbreak despite no reported cases of human-to-human transmission. Is Gavin Newsom the Justin Trudeau of America? Glenn plays the latest song by Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik, a dis track against Justin Trudeau. Glenn and Liz warn of the coming political war as Trump enters the White House. Will Republicans be able to make the most of the opportunity they've been given? Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) joins to break down what his latest report on the corruption of January 6 exposes. Could we see some accountability for the people involved, like Liz Cheney? Wave Nunnally, Evangel University professor of early Judaism, joins to outline the historical story behind the three wise men and what they were doing in the lead-up to Jesus' birth. Quentin Schultze, Calvin University professor, joins to give the lesson Americans can take away from the holiday classic "A Christmas Story." Glenn and Liz react to Minneapolis local news putting on a satanic display.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by the wonderful Sam Nunnally. Sam spent two decades as a charismatic, evangelical pastor before leaving to pursue the truth of Catholicism – a journey which took him many more years to confront, understand, and finally embrace... and it's all on his story, this week on the show!Sam's story is a phenomenal one – clocking in at one of the longest – including a serious examination of Sola Scriptura in an approach and context which we've never heard before on the show, a deep study of charismatic gifts in the Early Church, and some seriously heart-wrenching moments of confronting and accepting the truth claims of Catholicism. This is a fantastic story of someone absolutely in pursuit of Christ, coming up Catholic! For more from Sam check out his Instagram account (one of my favourites).Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patron Co-Producers. Thanks to Eli and Tom, Kelvin and Susan, Stephen, Victor and Susanne, Phil, Noah, Nicole, Michelle, Jordan, Jon, James, Gina, and Eyram.Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic