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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we look at the “Good Things Technique” through the lens of Psalm 88 and Philippians 4:6–8. Scripture gives us permission to be honest about darkness and pain, but it also teaches us to be intentional about where we allow our minds to dwell. Rather than ignoring what is hard, we can train our attention to notice what is still true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and worthy of praise. Sometimes that simply means ending the day by finding three good things—and remembering that no matter what, Jesus is risen, Jesus is Lord, and Jesus is coming again.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we ask a simple but challenging question: are we hiding the right things? Jesus teaches in Matthew 6 that some acts of righteousness are meant to be done in secret, while Scripture also calls us to bring sin into the light through confession and prayer. Maybe we’ve had it backwards—showing off the good while protecting the darkness. This episode is about learning to live for the eyes of the Father, letting even our visible good works point back to Him and to the praise of His glory.

Send us Fan Mail In Exodus 24, Israel boldly declares, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do,” but just forty days later they are gathered around a golden calf. In this episode, I’m not pointing the finger at them, I’m asking how often I do the same thing by saying God is first while allowing temporary things to consume my attention. What would my life look like if I could see it from heaven’s perspective, with the eyes of an angel? Colossians 3 gives the challenge: keep seeking the things above, set your mind on the things above, and live like eternity is really what matters most.

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 36, “From Head to Feet,” we dig into Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1 and the difference between knowing more about God and actually knowing God. Paul prays that our knowledge of God’s will would move into our walk—changing how we live, producing fruit, and ultimately leading us into a deeper relationship with Him. It’s a beautiful cycle: know His will, walk His way, know Him more. And through every part of that journey, may we never stop joyously giving thanks to the Father who rescued us from darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son.

Send us Fan Mail In Acts 7, Stephen is surrounded by angry men, accusations, and stones but instead of looking around, he looks up and sees Jesus standing at the right hand of God. In this episode, we explore why Jesus may have been standing and what Stephen’s vision teaches us about faithfulness, suffering, and where the final verdict over our lives really comes from. Sometimes the prayer isn’t simply, “Lord, make this go away,” but “Lord, help me see beyond this. Help me look up.” Because even when the stones don’t stop, fixing our eyes on Jesus can change how we face them.

Send us Fan Mail Some people have a way of showing up at just the right time and saying exactly what you needed to hear. In this episode of The 44, we talk about finding people whose wisdom moves us, surrounding ourselves with voices that help shape us toward Christ, and becoming that kind of person for someone else. But if the words of people can give us chills, how much more should the living and active Word of God move us? Maybe we don’t need something new from God, we just need to slow down enough to feel the weight of what He has already said.

Send us Fan Mail A Little League mound visit delivered a reminder far bigger than baseball: “If you walk the next five batters, Jesus is still Lord. If you strike out the next five batters, Jesus is still Lord.” In this episode, we look at Jesus’ words about worry in Matthew 6 and Paul’s incredible perspective in Philippians to consider how easily we turn small things into big things. When Christ is truly the biggest thing in our lives, everything else can finally be the size it’s supposed to be. Whatever the next pitch brings, one thing remains unchanged: Jesus is still Lord.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we journey into Exodus 9 and the devastating plague of hail, stopping at one remarkable phrase: “Only in the land of Goshen.” While judgment fell across Egypt, God made a clear distinction for His people, reminding us that He knows exactly who belongs to Him. This episode explores how Goshen points beyond physical protection to the deeper security found in Christ, a place where even when storms come, there are things they simply cannot touch. God's people may not be spared every trial, but they are never outside His sight, His promises, or His care.

Send us Fan Mail A cancelled flight, a rerouted destination, and a long night of difficult decisions became an unexpected lesson about trust. Why is it so hard to surrender control, even when we know God is leading? In this episode, we explore what delayed flights, detours, and a 15-hour drive home reveal about our hearts and why Proverbs 3 reminds us that the safest place isn't behind the wheel, but in the hands of the One who knows the way.

Send us Fan Mail As Joseph sends his brothers back to Canaan, he leaves them with one simple instruction: “Do not quarrel on the way.” Why would those be his final words? In this episode, we slow down to examine one small detail in Genesis 45:24 and discover a powerful lesson about forgiveness, reconciliation, and refusing to let yesterday’s failures steal today’s grace. Like Joseph’s brothers, we’re all on a journey home and we’ve been entrusted with the greatest news the world has ever heard: Jesus is alive.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we explore Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic story The Great Stone Face and discover the powerful biblical truth hidden within its pages: you become what you behold. Through 2 Corinthians 3:18, Acts 4:13, and Hebrews 12:1–2, we see that lasting transformation doesn't come merely from trying harder, it comes from fixing our eyes on Jesus. The longer we behold His glory, the more our lives begin to reflect His character. Join us as we consider one simple but life changing question: What or who is shaping the person you're becoming?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we eat on one of the easiest details in Scripture to overlook—John outrunning Peter to the empty tomb in John 20:3-8. As we slow down and pay attention to the text, we discover powerful lessons about pursuing Jesus, avoiding comparison with other believers, and remembering that the greatest victory was never who arrived first, but that the tomb was empty. Whether your spiritual journey feels like a sprint or a slow, steady walk, this episode is a reminder that we are all running the same race toward the same risen Savior.

Send us Fan Mail In John 18:1–2, Jesus crosses the Kidron Valley on His way to Gethsemane, a detail that is far more significant than it first appears. In this episode, we explore how the Kidron became a place associated with the removal of idols and uncleanness throughout the Old Testament, making Jesus’ crossing a powerful picture of the One who would carry away the sin of the world. We also consider the simple but profound statement that Jesus “had often met there with His disciples,” challenging us to ask: What is your Kidron Crossing? Where is the place you consistently meet with the Father before life’s darkest valleys come?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we explore the sobering story of Demas. A man who once labored alongside Paul but ultimately walked away because he "loved this present world" (2 Timothy 4:10). Through the few verses that mention his name, we uncover a powerful warning about the slow drift of worldliness and the battle for our affections. What happens when something other than Christ captures our hearts?

Send us Fan Mail Last week we asked, "Whose rainbow is it?" This week we go a step further. In a culture filled with controversy, criticism, and pressure to conform, what can the rainbow teach us about God's patience, mercy, and truth? Join us as we explore Genesis 9, 2 Peter 3:9, recent headlines from the baseball world, and why there are times when God's people must lovingly but courageously say, "No." The rainbow is more than a symbol. It is a reminder that God is still giving sinners time to come home.