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In this Friday Focus episode of Walk Talks, Boaz is joined by Jonathan Preshong to discuss Jesus’ command to love our enemies in Matthew 5:43–48. They explore how bitterness can show up through a critical spirit, how to handle conflict without gossip, and why humility, forgiveness, and prayer are essential to loving those who have hurt us. Join us as we consider how the grace we’ve received through Christ should shape the grace we extend to others.

Jesus calls His followers to a love that goes beyond what comes naturally. In Matthew 5:43–48, Christ challenges us to love our enemies, bless those who curse us, and pray for those who despitefully use us. In this episode, Malachi Herbster explores the danger of harboring hatred and the radical call to reflect our Heavenly Father’s love—even toward those who oppose us. What does it look like to love those who are difficult to love? Discover how the heart of Christ transforms our response to those who hurt us.

How should we respond when someone wrongs us? In Matthew 5:38–42, Jesus challenges the natural desire for revenge and calls His followers to respond with grace rather than retaliation. Instead of insisting on our rights or seeking to get even, Christ teaches us to demonstrate humility, generosity, and a willingness to endure personal offenses without returning evil for evil. In this episode of Friday Focus, we explore what it means to surrender our desire for revenge and reflect the character of Christ in the way we treat those who wrong us. // Listen to Pastor Tyler Gillit's Sermon entitled What To Do With A Spear!

In Matthew 5:38–42, Jesus challenges His followers to respond to mistreatment in a radically different way. Rather than seeking revenge or returning evil for evil, believers are called to turn the other cheek, go the extra mile, give generously, and extend grace even to those who have wronged them. In this episode of The King’s Way, Malachi Herbster examines Christ’s teaching on retaliation and shows how the grace we have received through Jesus should transform the way we respond to others. Living this way is not natural, and it cannot be accomplished in our own strength. But through the grace of God and the filling of the Spirit, we can choose forgiveness over revenge, love over retaliation, and a Christ-centered response over a self-centered one. Matthew 5:38–42

What does it mean to be a person of truth? In this special Friday Focus episode, Malachi Herbster and Micah Folkers continue their study of the Sermon on the Mount by exploring the importance of truthfulness in the Christian life. They discuss why truth must first take root in our hearts before it is reflected in our words and actions. The conversation also covers the importance of memorizing Scripture, meditating on God’s Word, practical ways to strengthen our ability to memorize Scripture, and the forces that constantly seek to pull our hearts away from what is true. Truthfulness is more than simply avoiding lies. It is a life shaped by the truth of God’s Word. Seek truth. Know truth. Love truth. Live truth.

Can people trust your word? In this episode of Walk Talks, Boaz Briddick examines Matthew 5:33–37 and Christ’s teaching on honesty. It's easy to hide behind technicalities, carefully chosen words, or promises that sound convincing while avoiding simple truthfulness. But Jesus calls His followers to something deeper: hearts and lives characterized by truth. Our words are spoken before God, and they should reflect the character of the God we follow. Be challenged to reject dishonest loopholes, keep your word even when it costs you, and build a reputation where your yes means yes and your no means no.

What does the battle for purity reveal about what we truly love? In this Friday Focus episode, Micah Herbster examines Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5 and the connection between what we look at and what we love. Purity is more than avoiding outward immorality. It is a matter of guarding the heart and cultivating a greater love for Christ. Micah walks through the biblical pattern of putting off, renewing, and putting on from Ephesians 4, along with practical ways to fight temptation through accountability, boundaries, and continued commitment. Be challenged to honestly evaluate your heart, guard your eyes, and pursue a life of purity that flows from a deeper love for Christ.

Jesus does not merely confront outward acts of sin. He exposes the heart where sin begins. In Matthew 5:27–32, Scott Bratt continues through The King’s Way, examining Jesus’ teaching on lust, temptation, and marriage. What does it mean to take sin seriously before it becomes an outward action? And what are we willing to remove from our lives in order to avoid temptation? As we sit under the teaching of King Jesus, we are challenged to examine our hearts and submit every area of life to the King’s way.

What does it look like to live as someone who has been forgiven by God? In this Friday Focus episode, Evangelist Eric Goetsch challenges us to consider the connection between receiving forgiveness and extending forgiveness to others. Because we have experienced the incredible forgiveness of God, we are called to become people who are willing to forgive. Listen as Brother Goetsch walks through the biblical foundation of forgiveness and encourages us to release bitterness, extend grace, and reflect the forgiveness we have received through Christ. Forgiven people forgive. // Listen to the full sermon on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

It is easy to look at our outward actions and convince ourselves that we are doing pretty well. But Jesus looks deeper. In Matthew 5:21–26, Jesus takes the command, “Thou shalt not kill,” and exposes the anger, hostility, and contempt that can exist within the heart. In this episode of The King’s Way, Scott Bratt examines what Jesus teaches about the root of murder, the importance of reconciliation, and what it looks like to submit our hearts to the rule of King Jesus.

What does biblical discipline look like in everyday life? In this Friday Focus episode, Sarah Graham joins us to talk about spiritual discipline, daily obedience, and faithfulness in every season of the Christian life. Discipline is not the goal. Christlikeness is. From making time for God’s Word to faithfully handling the ordinary responsibilities God has given us, Sarah encourages us to stay persistent, embrace the work before us, and remember that God sees our faithfulness. Whatever season you are in, keep coming back to His Word and simply obey today.

What kind of righteousness does God require? In Matthew 5:17–20, Jesus makes it clear that He did not come to destroy the Law and the Prophets, but to fulfill them. The standard He gives is impossible to meet through our own effort. We need a righteousness greater than our own. In this episode of The King’s Way, Micah Herbster explores the purpose of the Old Testament Law, how Jesus fulfills it, and why true righteousness is found only in Christ. Join us as we continue our study through the Sermon on the Mount.

What does it look like to faithfully share the gospel in a community where opportunities may come through everyday relationships? In this Friday Focus episode, Micah Herbster sits down with Pastor Matt Murphree of Faith Baptist Church in Salina, Utah, and Northwest Baptist Missions. Pastor Murphree shares lessons from more than 15 years of ministry in the Mountain West, including building redemptive relationships, earning trust, living an authentic Christian testimony, and staying ready for the gospel opportunities God puts in your path. It’s a practical and challenging conversation about loving people, living your faith openly, and faithfully pointing others to Christ. Links: segolilyfoundation.org nbmwest.org Contact: [email protected]

Salt preserves. Light reveals. And Jesus says His people are both. In this episode of The King’s Way, Michael McIntyre continues through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:13-16, where Jesus calls His followers “the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world.” These are not suggestions for what Christians might someday become. They describe what kingdom citizens already are. But what does it mean to be salt in a decaying world? What does it mean to shine as light in the darkness? Together, we’ll see that salt must stay salty, light must stay visible, and the purpose of both is the glory of our Father in heaven. As we continue this study, we pray that Christ would keep us from becoming useless through compromise, teach us not to hide the light He has given, and help us live distinctly and faithfully in the King’s way. The King has called His people salt and light. Now we must live as what He says we are.

What does it really mean to be a person of character? In this episode of Friday Focus, Micah sits down with Malachi Herbster to discuss biblical character, who we are on the inside, and how that shapes the way we live. Building on Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, they explore why true character begins in the heart, how God uses His Word, prayer, relationships, and even difficulties to shape us, and why developing Christlike character requires daily intentionality. Godly character doesn’t happen by accident. It means guarding your heart, surrounding yourself with people who point you to Christ, and being willing to say no to yourself to become more like Him. As one preacher put it, “Character is who you are in the dark.” What kind of character are you developing when no one else is watching?