Episodes

  • Lamentations 5 - The Way of Lament

    Lamentations 5 - The Way of Lament
    Mar 27 2026
    As we learn to bring our honest pain before God, lament becomes less of a last resort and more of a sacred practice that steadies our hearts. In Lamentations 5, we’re reminded that even our messy, unstructured prayers are welcomed by a compassionate God who meets us in the chaos and gently leads us back to hope.

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    8 mins
  • Lamentations 4 - The Way of Lament

    Lamentations 4 - The Way of Lament
    Mar 26 2026
    When we look honestly at the brokenness around us, it’s no wonder we sometimes feel like exiles in a world that isn’t what God intended. Lament gives us a way to hold that ache before Him—letting our compassion stay soft, our hope stay alive, and our hearts stay connected to the God who is making all things new.

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    8 mins
  • Lamentations 3 - The Way of Lament

    Lamentations 3 - The Way of Lament
    Mar 25 2026
    When we stop trying to rush past our pain and instead face our hardest emotions with honesty, we often discover that God is already waiting for us in the messy middle. Lament teaches us that even in seasons we’d never choose, God uses truth, beauty, and His steady presence to shape our faith and draw us back to hope.

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    8 mins
  • Lamentations 2 - The Way of Lament

    Lamentations 2 - The Way of Lament
    Mar 24 2026
    Lament isn’t about weakness—it’s a sacred way of bringing our pain, questions, and longing before a God who listens and grieves with us. As we explore why Scripture invites us to lament, we’re reminded that honest sorrow can deepen our relationship with God and open our hearts to His comfort and hope.

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    8 mins
  • Lamentations 1 - The Way of Lament

    Lamentations 1 - The Way of Lament
    Mar 23 2026
    We all carry emotions that don’t always feel easy to name—sadness, anger, worry—and yet Scripture shows us that God never asks us to hide them. As we step into the book of Lamentations, we’re reminded that lament is not a failure of faith but a faithful way of bringing our pain, questions, and longing for hope before the Lord. In a world full of brokenness, these ancient poems invite us to process our grief honestly and discover the God who meets us in the groaning and leads us toward healing.

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    8 mins
  • Inside Out - Pharisees - Matthew 23

    Inside Out - Pharisees - Matthew 23
    Mar 20 2026
    Sometimes the hardest person to be honest with is ourselves. We polish the outside, stack up our “good qualities,” and hope no one notices the messier parts we’ve tucked away. In Matthew 23, Jesus reminds us that real transformation starts from the inside out—inviting us to trade appearances for authenticity, and to let humility and a softened heart shape who we’re becoming.

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    8 mins
  • Questions - Pharisees - Matthew 22

    Questions - Pharisees - Matthew 22
    Mar 19 2026
    Questions have a way of revealing what’s really going on beneath the surface—whether we’re genuinely seeking truth or just trying to protect our own assumptions. In Matthew 22, Jesus faces a barrage of questions meant to trap Him, yet He turns each one into an invitation to think bigger, deeper, and more honestly about God’s kingdom. His responses remind us that faith isn’t about having all the right answers, but about letting our questions draw us closer to the heart of God.

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    8 mins
  • Sin - Pharisees - John 9

    Sin - Pharisees - John 9
    Mar 18 2026
    We’re quick to size people up, aren’t we? A glance, a rumor, a circumstance—and suddenly we think we know the whole story. John 9 reminds us that Jesus refuses to play by those rules; instead of assigning blame, He opens our eyes to a God who works through brokenness, not as punishment, but as possibility. As we watch Him heal a man everyone else had written off, we’re invited to let Him heal our own vision too—so we can see people, and God, with clearer eyes.

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    8 mins