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Have questions or comments? Send me a text! Stress and anxiety have become a regular part of life for so many people. But what happens when the pressure becomes more than we can handle? And what role can our faith play—not just in coping with stress and anxiety, but in finding genuine health and recovery? In this episode, Scott sits down with Rich, an expert in themental health field, to talk about the very real effects stress and anxiety can have on our mental, emotional, and physical health. Drawing from his experience in community healthcare, Rich shares what he has seen, what healthy recovery can look like, and why addressing these struggles honestly matters. Scott and Rich also explore the role of faith in that process—how trusting God, living in Christian community, and embracing both spiritual and practical help can work together as we pursue wholeness. Whether anxiety is something you personally struggle with or you're walking alongside someone who does, we hope this conversation offers some practical help, biblical encouragement, and hope for the journey toward a healthier life.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text! In this episode, Scott sits down with Jason for an honest conversation about his personal journey through years of inner struggle, confusion, and cross-dressing—and the freedom he ultimately found through Jesus Christ. Jason shares openly about the battles that were taking place beneath the surface, what drove him to search for answers, and how God patiently worked in his life to bring truth, healing, and a new understanding of his identity. This is more than a story about leaving something behind. It’s a story about discovering something greater—the grace of God, the transforming power of the gospel, and the freedom that comes from learning to see ourselves through the eyes of Christ.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text! In Part 3 of our series, Aliens, AI, and the Future of the World, Scott and Bryan bring the conversation together by looking ahead. With technology advancing rapidly, questions about artificial intelligence growing, and speculation about extraterrestrial life continuing to capture our culture’s imagination, what should Christians expect—and how should we respond? Rather than approaching the future with fear or getting caught up in speculation, Scripture gives us a firm foundation for understanding where history is headed and where our hope belongs. Join Scott and Bryan as they examine the future of our world through a biblical lens and consider what it looks like for followers of Jesus to live with wisdom, discernment, and confidence in an uncertain age.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text! What happens when the things we once thought belonged to science fiction begin to feel like reality? Artificial intelligence is advancing at a pace that is difficult to comprehend. Conversations about extraterrestrial life continue to challenge our assumptions about humanity and our place in the universe. And everywhere we look, people are asking what the future will look like—and whether we should be excited, concerned, or afraid. In Part One, we explored the anxiety these cultural questions can create and began looking at them through a biblical worldview. Now, in Part Two, we're going to take that conversation deeper. What does the Bible actually give us to think about when it comes to beings beyond humanity, emerging technologies, and a rapidly changing world? Are these developments simply new challenges for humanity, or do they raise deeper questions about what it means to be made in the image of God? And perhaps most importantly, what happens when our culture's vision of the future begins to compete with the biblical vision of the future? The Christian faith doesn't require us to fear what we don't understand. Neither does it require us to embrace every new development simply because it promises progress. Instead, Scripture calls us to discern—to test what we hear, to think carefully, and to keep our confidence anchored in God rather than in our ability to control the future. Because the question isn't simply “What is coming?” The deeper question is “Who is Lord over what is coming?” As we continue this three-part series on aliens, AI, and the future of the world, we'll move beyond the headlines and the speculation and begin asking what these issues reveal about our culture, our fears, and ultimately our need for a biblical hope.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text! Aliens. Artificial intelligence. The future of our world. Three subjects that capture our imagination—but also generate a surprising amount of anxiety. What if we're not alone in the universe? What happens as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly powerful and capable? And where exactly is all of this taking humanity? Those questions aren't simply the stuff of science fiction anymore. They're becoming part of our everyday conversations, shaping our fears, our expectations, and the way we think about the future. And we want to begin by acknowledging that anxiety rather than dismissing it. There are legitimate questions surrounding each of these subjects, and Christians shouldn't be afraid to ask them. But we also believe there is an alternative to fear, speculation, and uncertainty. In this three-part series, we're going to explore aliens, artificial intelligence, and the future of our world through a biblical worldview. Not because the Bible gives us simple answers to every technological or cultural question, but because it gives us something far more important: a framework for understanding who God is, who we are, the nature of the world we inhabit, and where history is ultimately headed. The future may be uncertain to us—but it isn't uncertain to God. So as we consider some of the biggest and most anxiety-producing questions of our cultural moment, we're going to ask a different question: How should followers of Jesus think and live when the future feels increasingly unfamiliar? That's where we begin: aliens, AI, and the future of the world.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text! In this episode, Scott steps away from the role of interviewer and shares his own personal testimony. He opens up about the struggles, uncertainty, and searching that marked his life before he encountered Jesus Christ. From wrestling with fear and trying to find purpose in all the wrong places to discovering the hope of the gospel, Scott reflects honestly on the journey that transformed his life. He also shares what changed after placing his faith in Christ—not that life became free of challenges, but that he found something he had never known before: lasting peace, forgiveness, and a relationship with the One who never leaves or forsakes His people. Whether you've followed Jesus for years, are exploring faith for the first time, or simply enjoy hearing stories of God's grace, we hope Scott's testimony encourages you and reminds you that no one is beyond the reach of Christ's redeeming love. Let's listen as Scott shares the story of how Jesus changed his life.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text! Welcome to the podcast! Today, Scott sits down with Russell Zacek from L.I.T. Ministries for a conversation that challenges parents to think differently about raising children who follow Jesus. Many Christian parents want their children to know the gospel, but what happens when we move beyond simply teaching our kids about missions and actually invite them to participate in God's mission? Russell shares his passion for equipping preteens to confidently share their faith, engage their communities, and discover that God can use them right now—not someday in the future. Together, Scott and Russell discuss the unique opportunities and challenges of involving preteen children in evangelism, and how mission experiences can shape a young person's faith for a lifetime. You'll hear stories of God at work through young people and gain encouragement for helping the next generation become bold ambassadors for Christ. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, ministry leader, or simply care about raising disciples who make disciples, this conversation will inspire you to see the incredible potential God has placed in the lives of young people. Here's Scott with Russell Zacek from L.I.T. Ministries.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text! Welcome back to the podcast and to Part 2 of our seminar on dragons and chaos creatures in the Bible. In our previous session, Bryan and Scott explored the ancient imagery behind the Bible's dragons, sea monsters, and serpents, tracing how these creatures symbolize chaos, rebellion, and opposition to God's purposes throughout the Old Testament. In this episode, we pick up the story and follow these themes through the rest of Scripture. We'll examine how the prophets use dragon imagery to describe arrogant nations and spiritual powers, how Jesus confronts the forces of chaos through his life, death, and resurrection, and how the Bible's final vision in Revelation brings the dragon's story to its dramatic conclusion. Along the way, we'll discover that these creatures are far more than strange biblical curiosities. They help tell one unified story about God's victory over evil, the defeat of the powers that threaten creation, and the hope of a renewed world where chaos and death no longer reign. Thanks for joining us for the conclusion of this seminar. Grab your Bible, and let's dive into Part 2 of Dragons and Chaos Creatures in Scripture.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text! Welcome back to the podcast. In this episode, we're kicking off Part 1 of a special two-part seminar where Bryan and Scott explore one of the Bible's most fascinating and misunderstood themes: dragons, sea monsters, serpents, and the chaotic creatures that appear throughout Scripture. From the twisting serpent in Eden to Leviathan rising from the sea, the biblical authors repeatedly use powerful images of chaos creatures to tell a larger story about God's rule over creation. But what exactly do these creatures represent? Are they merely mythical symbols, echoes of ancient Near Eastern imagery, or do they play a deeper role in the Bible's portrayal of spiritual rebellion and cosmic conflict? In Part 1, we'll lay the foundation by examining the ancient world behind these images, tracing the themes of chaos and order through the Old Testament, and exploring how dragons and sea monsters become symbols of forces opposed to God's good creation. Whether you've encountered these passages before or are hearing about them for the first time, this seminar will help you see familiar biblical texts with fresh eyes. So grab your Bible and join us as we begin our journey into the strange and compelling world of dragons and chaos creatures in Scripture.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text! Bryan and Scott conclude their series on Paul and Spiritual Beings with a powerful final conversation on the church’s role in spiritual warfare. What does spiritual warfare actually look like according to Paul—and how have many modern assumptions missed the mark? In this episode, they challenge common notions of spiritual battle and explore how the people of God participate in the victory already won through the conquering work of Jesus. Far from fear-driven speculation, this discussion points listeners to the hope, authority, and mission of the church in light of Christ’s triumph.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text! Scott and Bryan are back with part five of our ongoing series exploring Paul and spiritual beings. In this episode, we turn our attention to the climactic moment of the story—the cross—and what it means for the rebellious powers that oppose God and influence the world. How did Jesus’ death accomplish victory? What did Paul mean when he spoke of rulers and authorities being disarmed? And how does the cross reshape the way we understand spiritual warfare today? Join us as we unpack how, through what looked like defeat, Jesus secured a decisive and cosmic triumph—breaking the grip of the powers and opening the way for a new kind of life.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text! In this episode, Scott sits down with Matthew Sharpe for an honest and thoughtful conversation about spiritual abuse in the church. Together, they explore what spiritual abuse is, how it can take root in Christian communities, and the lasting impact it has on individuals and congregations. Matthew brings clarity and compassion to a difficult topic, helping listeners recognize both subtle and overt forms of manipulation, control, and misuse of authority. The conversation also moves beyond diagnosis to pastoral response—offering practical and theological insights on how the church can faithfully care for those who have been wounded. Importantly, Scott and Matthew also address the often-overlooked question: how should we minister to those who have caused harm? With wisdom and nuance, they discuss the difficuty to develop pathways toward accountability, repentance, and restoration—without minimizing the pain of victims. Whether you’re a church leader, a ministry volunteer, or someone seeking healing, this episode invites you into a deeper understanding of grace, truth, and the kind of community the church is called to be.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text! Scott and Bryan are back with part four of our ongoing series exploring the Apostle Paul and spiritual beings. In this episode, they turn their attention to angels—the faithful spiritual beings who serve God’s purposes throughout the biblical story. What did Paul believe about angels? How do they function in the unseen realm, and what role do they play in the life of the church and the mission of God? Join the conversation as Scott and Bryan unpack the significance of these loyal messengers and what their presence means for how we understand the spiritual world today.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text! Welcome back to the podcast. Today Bryan and Scott are continuing the series on the apostle Paul and the supernatural world. This is part three of our conversation, where we explore Paul’s understanding of rebellious spiritual beings and their influence on humanity. In the world of the New Testament, Paul didn’t see evil as merely abstract or symbolic. He spoke about real spiritual powers—beings that oppose God’s purposes and work to distort human allegiance. Today we’ll focus especially on the figure known as the Satan, along with the wider network of rebellious spiritual beings that operate behind the scenes of human history. What did Paul believe about these powers? How do they influence individuals, cultures, and systems? And how does Paul’s theology of Christ reshape the way believers understand and confront this unseen realm? So join us as we continue our journey into Paul’s worldview—pulling back the veil to explore how the apostle understood the conflict between God’s kingdom and the rebellious powers that seek the worship of mankind.

Have questions or comments? Send me a text! Welcome back to the podcast. I’m Scott, here with Bryan, and this is Part Two in our series exploring the world of the Apostle Paul — not just his theology, but the supernatural worldview that shaped it. Last episode, we began peeling back the curtain on Paul’s understanding of reality — a reality that included powers, principalities, thrones, dominions, angels, and hostile spiritual forces. Today, we’re going deeper. For Paul, spiritual beings weren’t metaphors. They weren’t psychological projections. They weren’t just ancient ways of talking about political systems. They were real. From his encounter with the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus, to his language about rulers and authorities in passages like Epistle to the Ephesians and Epistle to the Colossians, Paul consistently speaks as someone who believed the cosmos was alive with personal, spiritual intelligences — some loyal to God, others in rebellion.