Agape Baptist Church

In Episode 30 of Curious Faith, we return to more questions from teenagers, and this time they take us from heaven back to our mission on earth. What will eternal life with Christ really be like? Will heaven ever get boring? And what does the Bible actually tell us about what believers will do forever?

Then we turn to another set of important questions: How do I share the Gospel with someone else? What does a person need to understand about salvation? And how can we talk about Jesus naturally without making the conversation awkward or confusing?

From eternity to evangelism, these are honest questions about where Christians are going—and what Christ has called us to do until we get there.

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What does it mean to be a Spirit-filled wife? This message shows how God’s design for oneness calls for a wife’s meaningful contribution, not her disappearance. We also examine three habits that fracture relationships: punishing, prosecuting, and proving. Whether married or unmarried, this message invites us to examine our own responses, depend upon the Holy Spirit, and take a concrete step of obedience to Jesus. For wives, the calling begins here: “I belong to Christ. I am here for his good.”

Trauma can affect far more than our memories - it can shape anxiety, our need for control, trust, relationships, emotions, and even the way we respond to situations we don't fully understand.

In this episode of Stuff That Works, we explore how trauma can influence the brain and body, including dissociation, emotional numbness, pessimism, and difficulty trusting others. We also discuss approaches such as EMDR and other trauma-focused therapies, along with practical strategies for healing: developing emotional awareness, challenging unhealthy thought patterns, learning to regulate your emotions and body, rebuilding trust, strengthening faith, and developing meaningful connections with others.

Trauma may be part of your story, but it doesn't have to define the rest of it.

It’s a question that gets at the heart of what it means to follow Jesus. Is discipleship an optional next step for more serious believers, or is it inseparable from genuine Christian faith?

In this episode of Curious Faith, we have a live phone call with our Curious Companion to explore the difference between identifying as a Christian and actually living as a disciple. We look at some of Jesus’ strongest statements about following Him, the cost of discipleship, and how passages like the Parable of the Soils help us think about what real, lasting faith produces.

This episode asks an uncomfortable but important question: Are we simply calling ourselves Christians, or are we actually following Christ?

What does it mean to love your wife as Christ loves His church—especially when love is costly? In this continuation of “For Her Good,” Pastor Ryan explores Ephesians 5 and the husband’s calling to cultivate oneness through sacrificial, Spirit-empowered love. Discover how following Jesus changes everyday words, habits, and responsibilities—and why our obedience cannot depend on someone else’s performance.

What do high school students really want to know about God, faith, and the Bible?

In this episode of Curious Faith, Ryan joins his AI Curious Companion to work through real questions submitted by high school students. Some are deep, some are difficult, and some are unexpectedly hilarious—including why cows have so many stomachs.

From serious questions about God and Scripture to the kinds of things teenagers genuinely wonder about, this episode reminds us that curiosity is not the enemy of faith. It can begin deeper understanding.

What does it mean to be a husband who seeks his wife’s good? In this message, we explore Ephesians 5:25–29 and 1 Peter 3:7 to see how following Jesus shapes the way a husband knows, honors, and loves his wife. Depending on the Holy Spirit, husbands are called to cultivate connection, build trust, and practice Christ's self-giving love.

What happens when a Christian dies? Do believers enter the presence of Christ immediately? Are they conscious? What happens to the body? And how does the resurrection fit into the picture?

In this episode of Curious Faith, we explore the major Christian views of what happens after death and compare them with what Scripture actually says. From the intermediate state to the resurrection and the hope of the New Creation, this conversation moves beyond the simple idea of “going to heaven” and looks at the fuller biblical picture of eternal life with Christ.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens in the moments after death—or what hope Scripture gives us when someone we love dies—this episode is for you.

Stress is a part of life, but it doesn't have to control you. In this episode, Tommy Bates discusses how stress affects your mind and body and shares practical ways to manage it - including letting go of what you can't control, becoming more aware of your stress responses, and using simple techniques to regain calm. Learn how to stop sweating the small stuff, protect your peace, and live a healthier life.

Who will define us—God or the world around us? Using the illustration of a surveyor’s benchmark, this message explores who God is, who we are, and the relationships and responsibilities he has entrusted to us. From our identity as male and female to God’s design for marriage, we face a personal decision: Will we allow Jesus to define our lives? God is the benchmark. Christ is the cornerstone. His Word does not move.