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In this episode, we step a bit deeper into theology to tackle a question many Christians quietly wrestle with: if Jesus prayed for unity among His people, why are there so many denominations? Looking at passages like John 17 and 1 Corinthians 1, we explore what true biblical unity really means—and what it doesn’t. While perfect unity is the goal, Scripture and church history remind us that it won’t be fully realized until Christ returns. Along the way, we’ll consider how division can sometimes reveal truth, why not all disagreements are equal, and how believers can pursue genuine unity without demanding uniformity. This episode offers a balanced, Scripture-driven perspective to help you think clearly, live faithfully, and engage others with humility and grace—even when you don’t see eye to eye.

In this episode, we take a hard look at a phrase that sounds spiritual but can be deeply harmful: “God told me.” I love theology, not to show off knowledge, but because truth matters. Scripture calls us to both love (1 Corinthians 13:1–2) and rightly handle God’s Word (2 Timothy 2:15). Why? Because bad theology hurts people, and I’ve seen the damage firsthand. From broken relationships to dangerous decisions, the misuse of “God told me” has caused real harm. While not everyone who says it is acting wrongly, we must test every claim against Scripture. We’ll explore how God speaks today, why His Word is our only sure foundation (2 Peter 1:16–21), and how to discern truth in a world full of spiritual claims. If someone says, “God told me,” how should you respond? Let’s talk about it!

Is church supposed to be entertaining? After hearing people call church “boring” and “repetitive,” this episode explores why those criticisms miss the point. Looking at Scripture and the purpose of worship, we consider how consistency, conviction, and Christ-centered gatherings shape us far more than entertainment ever could.

Feeling overwhelmed? Like there are too many plates spinning and not enough time to keep them all from crashing down? In this episode of Hold Fast, we tackle a struggle we all know too well—when life gets busy, the most important things often get pushed aside by what feels most urgent. Through biblical wisdom like Ephesians 5:15–16 and the example of Jesus in Luke 5, this episode reframes the goal of your life: not doing it all, but being faithful in what matters most. We’ll walk through a practical, honest question that can reshape your priorities: “How can I be most faithful to what matters most right now?” You’ll learn how to evaluate your time, identify what’s slipping through the cracks (like prayer, Scripture, and family), and take tangible steps to reorder your life with intentionality. If you’ve been stuck in survival mode for longer than you’d like, this episode will challenge and equip you to step out of overwhelm and into faithful stewardship. It’s time to stop measuring your life by productivity—and start measuring it by faithfulness.

The book of Job offers us great insight on how we should respond to trials and even what we should do when God doesn't give us an answer. If you've ever wanted to ask God "why," this episode is for you.

Is “love the sinner, hate the sin” actually biblical? What do we do with passages like Psalm 5:5 that say God hates evildoers? In this episode of Hold Fast, we think carefully about God’s holy opposition to evil, His call to sinners to repent, and our responsibility to love—even our enemies. We also wrestle with how to respond to real-world evil, including the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader. Can we acknowledge wickedness and even feel relief that harm has ended, while still grieving a lost soul and trusting God’s sovereignty? Join us as we seek to hold fast to both truth and love in a world that often misunderstands both.

Tragedy often tempts us to doubt, withdraw, or even curse God. But Scripture calls believers to something radically different: worship. In this episode, we unpack Colossians 3:16–17 and examine how God’s grace enables us to worship even in pain. Through the lives of Job and David, we learn how suffering can become a pathway to deeper faith and lasting hope.

In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus gives us what we call "The Parable of the Talents." It is both an encouraging and challenging passage that reminds us we have everything we need to be a good and faithful servant, even among the "ordinary" tasks and rhythms of life. -- Go here for the full sermon: https://www.missionwaychurch.org/watch?sapurl=LytoeTJ6L2xiL21pLysyYmpteDljP2VtYmVkPXRydWUmcmVjZW50Um91dGU9YXBwLndlYi1hcHAubGlicmFyeS5saXN0JnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkI1cWM1ajN6

Why does church often feel crowded… but lonely? So many people long for real relationships in the church, yet struggle to find authentic community. We tend to blame programming, small groups, or leadership — but what if the biggest factor is our mindset and intentionality? 🎙️ In this episode of Hold Fast, I talk about: Why church isn’t a product to consume but a family to belong to Simple, practical ways to build genuine relationships The difference between superficial community and biblical fellowship How small mindset shifts can lead to deep, lasting connections

MissionWay has recently launched two new discipleship groups, which raises an important question: Why join a group at all? In this episode, we talk through what a discipleship group is (and what it isn’t), why joining one doesn’t make you a “better” Christian, and yet why the New Testament vision of fellowship, care, and growth is often best lived out in smaller, committed communities. We’ll explore how discipleship groups foster real relationships, shared rhythms of faith, multi-generational encouragement, and ongoing application of God’s Word beyond Sunday mornings. We close with a simple but challenging invitation: if we say the church is our family, what are we doing to live like it, and what might we need to give up to experience deeper fellowship? Would you be willing to try it for 8–12 weeks?

In this special extra episode of Hold Fast, Kenny talks through the recent controversy at Bethel Church and the lessons we can take away from it. -- For Mike Winger's video, go here: https://youtu.be/GH05S53QlY0?si=PExHAUDzYrf_TWEx For John Coopers response video, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI-OF3OhwVI

In this episode, we step back from specific headlines to ask a bigger question: How should Christians think and speak about politics in a way that honors Christ? This is a biblical starter guide for engaging political conversations with courage, wisdom, and love—without retreating from hard truths or tying our allegiance to any political party. We’ll explore why faith and politics cannot be separated, how Scripture shapes how we think (not just what we think), and how to respond to news and cultural pressure in a God-honoring way. Most importantly, this episode reminds us that the goal is not political victory or public approval, but the glory of God and the proclamation of the Gospel. In a world increasingly hostile to biblical truth, Christians are still called to stand firm, love well, and trust that God’s Word is sufficient.

In this episode, Kenny spends some time recapping his sermon series so far in Matthew 24 where Jesus speaks of the destruction of the Jewish Temple in 70AD. Many people believe these words of Jesus to refer primarily to the end times and His second coming, but Kenny walks through the Scripture to make the case that chapter 24 primarily deals with 70AD and the fall of Jerusalem. This is a recap of much of what has already been said in the following sermon series: https://www.missionwaychurch.org/watch?sapurl=LytoeTJ6L2xiL21zLytyd3F5ZmN5P2VtYmVkPXRydWUmcmVjZW50Um91dGU9YXBwLndlYi1hcHAubGlicmFyeS5saXN0JnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkI1cWM1ajN6

At MissionWay Church, one of our core values is Worship as a Response. We love to sing loudly together—but if you were observing our church, you might not describe our worship as especially “expressive.” In this episode, we talk about why that is, and whether outward expression in worship is something to be encouraged, avoided, or simply misunderstood. Walking through passages like John 4, Colossians 3, 2 Samuel 6, and a wide range of Psalms, we explore what Scripture actually teaches about worship—both inward and outward. We’ll address hand-raising, clapping, singing loudly, and even dancing, while also drawing clear biblical boundaries about order, reverence, doctrine, and heart posture. This episode is meant to encourage those who worship more outwardly and those who worship more reservedly, reminding us that true worship is defined by Spirit and truth, not volume or visibility. Most importantly, we’ll consider what it means to worship not just as individuals, but as the gathered people of God—unified, charitable, and joyful in Christ.

Many of us start the year with good intentions to read the Bible only to feel discouraged, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. In this episode, we slow things down and refocus on what Bible reading is really about: communion with God, not checklist completion. You’ll hear biblical encouragement, guiding principles to shape a healthy approach, and practical steps you can actually implement. Whether you’re starting fresh, restarting after discouragement, or trying to grow in consistency. Don’t feel pressure to do everything mentioned; take one or two things that resonate, and faithfully run with them.