Pastors Luke Simmons, John Kronwald, Matthew Braselton, and Seth Troutt come together for our yearly "Ask Anything" service to address your pressing questions about faith, life, and theology.

During this engaging session, our pastoral team tackles a wide range of topics, providing thoughtful answers rooted in biblical wisdom. Whether you're curious about how to navigate difficult relationships, understand complex theological concepts, or seek practical advice for daily Christian living, this Q&A session offers valuable insights.

Join us as we explore the depths of faith and seek to grow together in understanding and love for God and each other.

00:00:00 - 8:30am Service - Introduction
00:04:12 - How do we reconcile Jesus’ call to love our enemies with very real anger and hurt?  Is it wrong to feel anger toward someone who has caused deep harm?
00:07:04 - How can I witness to my LDS friends?
00:10:37 - What is your favorite Bible story?
00:13:06 - How do you cultivate an enjoyable marriage?
00:15:42 - Can you offer any encouragement to someone whose unanswered prayers have caused deep discouragement and borderline unbelief that God cares for them?
00:20:22 - How do you reconcile God’s love for his chosen people of Israel, with the seemingly evil nature of those in power in Israel?  How are we to view everything happening in Israel right now?
00:24:37 - My son wants me to ask you… what would happen if Satan said sorry?
00:26:39 - Do we have any idea when we will be able to “break ground” for the new building?
00:28:37 - What are a few of the cool things you saw God do in/through Ironwood Church in 2025?
00:31:51 - How can we retain our “small church feel” and relationships as UNTIL helps us grow significantly?
00:35:02 - How do you balance wanting to keep your kids protected & sheltered in a bubble vs wanting them to understand the world so they can deal with things later in life?
00:37:37 - 10:00am service:  What is your favorite fiction book?
00:40:05 - How do we tithe when we are struggling with meeting our financial obligations?
00:41:35 - Thoughts on burial vs. cremation?
00:46:29 - Why does God allow suffering?
00:51:06 - How does Seth keep his white sneakers so clean all year around?  If that’s not a miracle I don’t know what is.
00:51:42 - What are your thoughts on music that doesn’t glorify God?
00:55:09 - What advice do you have for young women who want to embrace their femininity in a Godly way?
00:59:45 - Are members of the LDS Church Christians?
01:02:13 - Tell me about the dinosaurs
01:04:57 - How would you naviage an invite to an LGBTQ wedding of a longtime friend?
01:09:31 - What was Ironwood’s biggest accomplishment in 2025 and what is the biggest goal/mission for 2026?
01:12:09 - 11:30am service:  How should I start my independent journey with Christ as a college student?  Especially after moving far away from home.
01:14:02 - For those who have come from church hurt experiences and may be wary of trust, what processes do the elders have in place to protect the church from various kinds of scandal?
01:20:44 - How do you think the Church as an institution should interact with politics, and what consideration do you make in when to bring it up as a ‘pastor’ and how to speak of it in a formal capacity?
01:25:30 - Can free will and predestination co-exist?
01:28:07 - What does 6 7 mean?
01:28:38 - I want to read my Bible to grow in my knowledge of and love for God, but I have no clue where to start…where should I start?
01:30:41 - A family member has started bringing their same sex partner to family events.  How do we explain this to our young kids?
01:37:09 - Why should we read the whole Bible and not just the New Testament books?
01:39:03 - When dealing with pain from the past, what’s the best way to deal with resentment?
01:42:37 - How should Christians think about and respond to the current administration’s policies surrounding the vulerable? (ie: immigration, public subsidies, SNAP, etc.)
01:48:00 - I feel very stagnant in my relationship with Jesus and don’t know how to fix it.  Any advice?

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