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We often underestimate how much our daily lives matter to Jesus. Every single day matters, but distractions often keep us from focusing on what matters most. So how does God measure our lives, and what makes our actions rewardable or not? Bucky and Mary discuss why even the right actions often fall short, which attitude affects our motives negatively, and what God is really looking at when He evaluates our lives. Are you giving your attention to the things that matter most to Jesus, or are distractions keeping you from what truly counts? God has given you today. What will you do with it?

What are you living for, and will it matter in eternity? It’s easy to measure success by the world’s standards, but what matters to the world isn’t what matters most to Jesus. One day, every believer will stand before Christ and give an account of how they lived, served, and used what God entrusted to them. In this message, Bucky challenges us to examine our priorities, motives, and faithfulness in light of eternity. Are you building a life for earthly recognition or investing in what will last? Discover what it means to live for what matters most to Christ.

What do you know about Jesus—like, really know? Is your understanding based on popular opinion, family tradition, or personal preferences? There’s the Jesus people think they know and the Jesus revealed in Scripture. Bucky and Mary discuss what happens when we believe the wrong things about Jesus and how seeking God’s will over our own shapes our faith. They also explore how craving comfort can stunt spiritual growth and why we should be satisfied with Jesus, not our own spiritual accomplishments. Plus, Bucky shares three perspectives every Christian needs. Are you too comfortable in your Christian life? This conversation will challenge you to grow in your faith by reassessing the Jesus you think you know.

What if you’re missing out on what Jesus wants to do in your life? In Mark 6, the people who knew Jesus best struggled to believe who He really was. Their familiarity became a barrier to their faith. Could the same thing be happening in your life? Bucky challenges us to examine what we truly believe about Jesus and how our beliefs shape the way we live. Are fear, unforgiveness, shame, or worldly thinking keeping you from trusting Him fully? Discover what ties the hands of Jesus and how believing God’s truth can change what you expect from Him and experience in your walk with Him.

Can you be a Christian and still struggle with sin? Bucky and Mary unpack what the Bible says about our sin nature, assurance of salvation, and freedom in Jesus Christ. When a believer sins, shame can make Jesus seem unapproachable. So what brings us back to Him? Discover where true hope and forgiveness are found, and why God’s grace calls us to turn from sin rather than make excuses for it. If you’ve struggled with guilt, questioned your salvation, or wondered why you keep falling short, this conversation points you back to the truth of God’s Word and the sufficiency of Jesus Christ.

Do you consider yourself a good person? Most of us do, especially when we compare ourselves to others. But how does the Bible say? Bucky examines what Romans  reveals about our sinful nature and our tendency to suppress the truth about God. Discover why sin is more than bad behavior, why none of us measures up to God’s standard of goodness, and why acknowledging our sin is essential to recognizing our need for a Savior. We can’t change our sinful nature through our own efforts; only Jesus Christ can save us.

What do current events tell us about the last days? From the rapid advancement of AI to growing global unrest, cultural confusion, and spiritual apathy, Bucky examines what Scripture says about the times we’re living in. Find out why discernment matters, how to stand firm in truth, and why we need to stay alert. Does thinking about end times prophecy cause you anxiety about what you’re leaving, or does it heighten your anticipation about where you’re going? Listen and discover why now is the time to be grounded in God’s Word, alert to what’s happening around us, and ready to be salt and light.

Have you ever found yourself in a difficult situation and wondered, How did I get here? We often spend so much time trying to figure out why we’re facing adversity that we miss what God might want to do through it—and how He wants us to live while we’re in it. Bucky and Mary discuss the different reasons we experience hardship, including living in a fallen world and experiencing God’s discipline. But if we don’t understand what God’s love looks like, we’ll never understand His correction. Not all hardship is the result of personal sin, but it should drive us to ask, Why is this happening?

This first message in a new series called Enough! examines what Scripture says about God’s righteous wrath, the warnings He gives, and the patience He shows before judgment comes. Bucky answers questions such as: What does it mean that God “gives someone over?” How can you tell when that’s happened? And how does God’s patience fit with His wrath? Discover what happens when God has had enough, why His warnings are an expression of His mercy, and why we should never mistake His patience for approval.

What if the biggest thing stealing your time isn’t your schedule, but living in yesterday or worrying about tomorrow? Bucky and Mary continue talk about what it means to redeem the time, live faithfully, and recognize what God is doing right in front of us today. They discuss the difference between a divine interruption and a distraction, why perfectionism can keep us from faithfulness, and how regret, nostalgia, fear, and worry can steal the present moment. Discover how to stop living in the past, stop fearing the future, and faithfully steward the day God has given you. What is God asking you to do with today?

Have you ever wished you had more time? What if the issue isn’t how much time you have, but what you’re doing with the time you’ve been given? This message looks at what it means to make your days count. Discover what keeps us from recognizing what God has placed right in front of us and how the distractions around us can steal today’s opportunities. When we understand the value of our time, we become more aware of how God wants to use us right where we are. Listen as Bucky challenges us to think differently about how we spend our time—and what we’re doing with the opportunities God has given us.

How would your life change if you truly lived with eternity in view? In this episode, Bucky and Mary explore how an eternal perspective changes the way we think about time, suffering, sin, truth, and faith. They unpack the warning of Hebrews 10, the difference between struggling with sin and rejecting Christ’s authority, and why difficult circumstances don’t necessarily mean something is wrong with your faith. They also discuss the value of time, missed opportunities, and the danger of becoming comfortable with beliefs that don’t line up with biblical truth. What if the way you’re living today is being shaped more by what you can see than by what lasts forever? Listen now and discover why eternity changes everything.

What happens when we evaluate our faith by what we can see and experience right now? The writer of Hebrews reminds us that our earthly circumstances are never separated from eternal realities. In this message, Bucky examines the serious warning of Hebrews 10 and what happens when someone turns away from Christ and His authority. He also challenges believers to look beyond temporary hardship and keep eternity in view. What if the way you see your circumstances is keeping you from seeing what’s really at stake?

Why You Matter Why do you go to church? And does your presence really matter? In this episode, Bucky and Mary explore what it means to gather as the body of Christ—not as consumers asking, “What can this church do for me?” but as believers asking, “What does God want me to do here?” They discuss the responsibility we have to invest in, serve, encourage, and care for one another. Your presence may matter more than you realize. What if God wants to use your faithfulness to gathering with His people in ways you haven’t considered? Listen now and discover why you matter. #faithbasedpodcast #biblepodcast #biblicalteachingpodcast #biblestudypodcast

You likely expect a pastor to say that going to church is important. But have you really considered why? What if gathering with other believers is about more than attending a service? As we finish our Church Matters series, Bucky examines the purpose of gathering in light of the covenant we have through Christ. Our presence matters—not because God needs a crowd, but because He’s called us to belong to one another. This message challenges us to reconsider why we gather and what we might be missing when we don’t. #faithbasedpodcast #biblepodcast #biblicalteachingpodcast #biblestudypodcast