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Authentic Faith | Matthew 21:18-22
David and Todd examine the story in which Jesus uses the withered fig tree to teach about genuine faith, authentic worship, and a prayer life aligned with God’s will. Look beyond the appearance of faith and pursue a genuine relationship with Je...
A Pure Heart of Worship | Matthew 21:12–17
David and Todd examine Matthew 21:12–17, where Jesus confronts the corruption of the temple while welcoming the desperate, healing the hurting, and receiving the sincere worship of children. Get off the throne of your heart and come to Jesus wi...
Arrival of the King | Matthew 21:1-11
David and Todd look at Matthew 21:1–11, where Jesus enters Jerusalem as the promised Son of David, revealing a King whose kingdom is marked by humility, peace, and complete authority over His mission. Release your need to control your circumsta...
Open Our Eyes | Matthew 20:29-34
David and Todd examine Matthew 20:29–34, where two blind men recognize Jesus as the Son of David and cry out for mercy while the crowds remain spiritually blind to the King standing before them. Ask Jesus to open your eyes to see Him more clear...
Making Much of Jesus | Matthew 20:17-28
David and Tim trace Matthew 20:17–28, where Jesus contrasts the disciples’ pursuit of greatness with His own willingness to suffer, serve, and give His life as a ransom for many. Lay down the pursuit of prestige and recognition, and let the joy...
God's Generosity | Matthew 20:1-16
David and Tim examine Matthew 20:1–16, where Jesus uses the vineyard workers to reveal the radically generous grace of God and the upside-down values of His kingdom. Receive God’s grace as the gift it is, letting go of comparison and entitlemen...
What We Treasure | Matthew 19:13-30
David and Todd examine Matthew 19:13–30, contrasting the childlike faith that welcomes God's kingdom with the rich young ruler's struggle to surrender what he treasured most. Hold loosely to the things of this world and treasure Christ above al...
An Undivided Heart | Matthew 19:1-12
David and Paul examine Matthew 19:1–12, where Jesus responds to questions about divorce by pointing back to God's original design for marriage as a covenant that reflects His character and kingdom. Pursue Christ above all else in your relations...
The Freedom of Forgiveness | Matthew 18:21-35
Tim and Todd consider Matthew 18:21–35, where Jesus uses the parable of the unforgiving servant to reveal the immeasurable mercy God has shown us and why forgiven people are called to forgive others. Release the hurt you've been carrying into G...
Walking Worthy Together | Ephesians 4
In this one-off episode, David and Tim discuss Ephesians 4:1–16, showing how the gospel transforms not only our relationship with God but also the way we live, serve, and grow together as the body of Christ. Walk in a manner worthy of your call...
The Heart of Reconciliation | Matthew 18:15-20
David and Tim discuss Matthew 18:15–20, exploring Jesus’ design for handling conflict within the church and His heart for reconciliation among His people. Take the first step toward restoring broken relationships with humility and grace, pursui...
Pursuing the Wandering One | Matthew 18:10-14
David and Tim explore Matthew 18:10–14, highlighting God’s deep love for His children and the heart of the Good Shepherd who pursues those who wander from the flock. Look around for those God has placed in your life who need encouragement, and ...
The Seriousness of Sin | Matthew 18:7-9
Tim and Todd unpack Matthew 18:7–9, where Jesus warns about the seriousness of sin, the reality of temptation, and the danger of causing others to stumble in their faith. Turn from the lesser joys that sin promises and fix your eyes on Jesus, t...
Greatness in God’s Kingdom | Matthew 18:1-6
David and Todd unpack Matthew 18:1–6, where Jesus answers the disciples’ pursuit of greatness by pointing to the humility and dependence of a child. Turn your eyes away from status, comparison, and self-promotion, and find your security in the ...
Rights, Freedom, and the Kingdom | Matthew 17:24–27
David and Todd explore the story in Matthew where Jesus uses a conversation about the temple tax to reveal His identity as the Son of God and the true owner of the temple. Lay down your insistence on personal rights and follow the example of Ch...
The Power of Dependent Faith | Matthew 17:14-23
David and Todd explore the healing of a demon-possessed boy and the disciples’ inability to cast out the demon apart from full dependence on Jesus. Turn from self-reliance and place your confidence fully in Jesus, the only true source of power,...
The Glory of the King | Matthew 17:1-13
David and Todd explore the Transfiguration and how Jesus’ glory is revealed through the witness of Moses, Elijah, and ultimately God the Father Himself. Like Peter, we are called to behold the greatness of Christ with renewed awe and trust both...
The Way of the Cross | Matthew 16:21–28
David and Todd explore Peter’s resistance to Jesus’ path to the cross and why Christ’s death and resurrection are essential to understanding the true Messiah. We are called to reject watered-down discipleship, deny ourselves daily, and follow J...
Who Do You Say I Am? | Matthew 16:13-20
David and Todd unpack Matthew 16:13–20, centering on Peter’s declaration that Jesus is the Christ and why rightly understanding Jesus is the foundation of true faith and the church itself. This truth is revealed by God, entrusted to believers, ...
Clear Vision of the King | Matthew 16:1-12
David and Todd walk through Matthew 16:1-12, contrasting the hardened skepticism of the Pharisees with the confused yet teachable hearts of the disciples. Jesus' call to us is to pursue a clear and growing understanding of Him, guarding against...
Abundant Mercy in the Desert | Matthew 15:32-39
Todd and David explore Matthew 15:32–39 and the feeding of the 4,000, which shows Jesus’ compassion for the crowd and His power to provide abundantly even in a desolate place. This miracle in a Gentile region reveals the expanding reach of God’...
Faith That Won't Quit | Matthew 15:21-31
David and Todd examine Matthew 15:21–31 and the remarkable faith of the Canaanite woman who persistently cries out to Jesus for mercy. Her desperate dependence and unwavering trust become a powerful picture of true faith; a powerful reminder th...
More Than Clean Hands | Matthew 15:10-20
David and Todd explore Matthew 15:10–20, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees’ focus on external purity and reveals that true defilement comes from the human heart. Instead of managing outward behavior, pursue a deeper love for Christ, the only...
The Heart of True Worship | Matthew 15:1-10
In this episode, David and Todd talk about Matthew 15:1–10, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees for elevating human traditions above the commands of God. Consider where tradition or routine may have replaced genuine devotion, and return to a fa...
Faith in the Storm | Matthew 14:22-33
David and Todd discuss Matthew 14:22–33, where Jesus walks on water and Peter steps out of the boat in faith. Following Jesus often requires leaving places of safety, learning to trust His presence in the storm, and fixing our eyes on Him rathe...