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When God called Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, it raised a difficult question: Why would God test Abraham’s faith? In this week’s episode, we explore the difference between testing and tempting, how we can trust God’s character through life’s trials, and whether God really gives us more than we can handle.

Today, we are challenged to consider where the church compromises and how we can live with both conviction and compassion. While sin will always exist on earth, our view of it can too easily shift when we become indifferent toward it. This discussion invites honest self-reflection on sin's impact in our lives while pointing us toward the power of prayer when evil seems to be winning.

When our expectations don't match God's plan, how does God use our disappointments for his glory and our good?

This week, our staff highlights what it means to be blessed by God. Without treating God like a genie, they unpack what it looks like to receive His blessings and the difference between being blessable and being blessed. But if God gave me everything I wanted, would I actually be blessed?

In today’s episode, our international pastors discuss the intentions and implications of the worldwide flood. They explore questions like, What is innocence? Are children innocent? And what do we do when we don’t have all the answers? Through an honest reflection on this difficult passage of Scripture, they invite us to wrestle with the hard questions while trusting the character of God.

Kicking off our next podcast series with a bang (or maybe not), our pastors discuss how old the earth really is, whether it’s even important to form a position on the age of the earth, and how, ultimately, creation begins with a WHO. They share resources from both young-earth and old-earth creationist perspectives and offer wisdom for navigating these conversations with grace and humility. Resources : Bible Project Answers in Genesis

In this episode of After the Benediction, we chat with Maui Dwulat, founder of Proem Ministries—one of our global Reach partners in Poland. Maui shares how God has used Proem to respond to the needs of refugees while faithfully proclaiming the love of Christ. From church planting and basketball camps to professional counseling and Christian education, Proem lives out a simple yet powerful mission: see a need, meet a need. Join us as we learn more about the heart behind their hands and feet.

Tuning in again to the missional heartbeat of Trinity, we sat down with the Ghrists from Lighthouse for Christ, one of our Reach partners in Kenya. Hear the inspiring story behind their ministry, how God is using eye care to open both physical and spiritual eyes, and why every mission begins with surrender.

Have you ever asked, “What if this isn’t God’s will for my life?” Whether you struggle with analysis paralysis or discerning the Spirit’s role in your decision-making, this episode gets to the heart of the question. Instead of chasing the perfect plan, we’ll explore how Scripture calls us to know the Planner Himself. Join us as we unpack biblical wisdom and practical insight to help you discern God’s will and rest confidently in His Word.

Who in your life feels hard to love? In today’s After the Benediction episode, we revisit the words Peter shared with Cornelius - showing how the gospel tears down walls of division. That truth still speaks powerfully to us today. Christ calls us to love across differences: opinions, backgrounds, races, and even levels of spiritual maturity. As we draw near to God, the Holy Spirit equips us to love with the same radical, barrier-breaking love He first showed us. So, who is God asking you to love today?

Whether you're 25 or 65, God's commission for your life hasn't changed. But what does it truly mean to go? In this episode, we explore how God often uses seasons of unexpected transition - even disruption - to move His people into places where the gospel can flourish. From career shifts to life changes, we talk about what it means to be scattered with purpose and how obedience after the benediction can lead to impact far beyond the church walls.

In this episode Tommie Discusses with Pastor Lee and Kayley about what role the spirit plays in us caring for the Church body.

In this episode of After the Benediction, we dive into Trinity's mission to REACH the lost, whether it’s down the street or across the globe. You’ll hear powerful testimonies from our Middle East campus, where faith thrives despite the risks and fears. May you be inspired by how God is working in the most unexpected places - and how we, too, are called to be part of His mission.

What does it mean to involve the Holy Spirit in your daily life? In this episode, we sit down with an inspiring couple who, through surrender and a Kingdom mindset, intentionally partner with the Spirit to meet the needs around them. They share how to discern His voice, allow Him to define their boundaries, and depend on His power to equip them for service.

At Trinity, we are one body in Christ, made up of many members with diverse perspectives. So how is it that we share the same Spirit, yet hold different convictions? In this episode, we explore what shapes our preconceptions, the distinction between the fruit and gifts of the Spirit, and what it truly means to desire spiritual gifts.