Athey Creek | Audio Podcast

Athey Creek | Audio Podcast episodes:

• 04.21.2024

  Are You Feeling Helpless? by Brett Meador

  Long description: In John 5:1-16 we meet a man who has been crippled for 38 years and is utterly helpless in his attempt to find a remedy. However, his life changes when he encounters Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda. As...

  
• 04.18.2024

  Through the Bible | John 4 by Brett Meador

  After encountering Jesus at the village well, a Samaritan woman rushes to share the good news with her fellow townspeople, resulting in many believing in Jesus. Later in John 4, we see an example of false faith from the people...

  
• 04.14.2024

  The Woman at the Well by Brett Meador

  Jesus does something radical in John 4:1-29 when he takes a planned detour to Samaria – a place where Jews typically would not travel – to speak to a woman who typically would not be spoken to. As we see...

  
• 04.11.2024

  Through the Bible | John 3 by Brett Meador

  During a nighttime encounter, Jesus explains to Nicodemus what it means to be born again – a concept that still causes confusion today. As we study this essential doctrine of the Christian faith in John 3, we see how God...

  
• 04.07.2024

  Three "Musts" by Brett Meador

  Three things in John 3 are prefaced with the term “must,” indicating they are essential to the Christian faith. Join us as we search the Scripture together to learn what must happen for salvation to be available, how we must...

  
• 04.04.2024

  Through the Bible | John 2 by Brett Meador

  When a wedding party runs out of wine, Mary intreats her son to take action, resulting in Jesus’ first recorded miracle of turning water into wine. As we break down the story in John 2, we see the significance behind...

  
• 03.31.2024

  Resurrection Sunday by Brett Meador

  Jesus declares His purpose in John 2:18-22 when He says He will rise again three days after He dies. On this Resurrection Sunday 2024, we look at what the resurrection proved, what we can expect to happen after we die...

  
• 03.28.2024

  Through the Bible | John 1:19-51 by Brett Meador

  John the Baptist heralds Jesus by declaring Him both the Son of God and Lamb of God, and then as Jesus begins calling His disciples, we see Him identified as the King of Israel and the Son of Man. As...

  
• 03.24.2024

  Behold the Lamb by Brett Meador

  John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God in John 1:36, which causes us to ask why Jesus is given this interesting designation. As we look at the biblical significance of the lamb, why it was a required...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Through the Bible | John 1:1-18 by Brett Meador

  As we begin our study through the Gospel of John, we jump straight into theological truths about who Jesus is and why He came. As we examine the titles given to Jesus in John 1:1-18, we learn why He is...

  
• 03.17.2024

  Is Jesus God? by Brett Meador

  The Book of John opens with a bang by poetically launching into deep theological issues that touch on things such as creation, the Trinity, and God's existence outside of time and space. As we explore these themes in John 1:1-5,...

  
• 03.07.2024

  Through the Bible | Luke 24 by Brett Meador

  A group of women arrive at Jesus’ tomb following His death and burial only to find that He isn’t there! As we learn what happened in Luke 24, we see Him appear to various people and prove through His resurrection...

  
• 03.03.2024

  Jesus in the Old Testament by Brett Meador

  Jesus meets two men on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24:27 and explains to them everything in the Scripture concerning Himself. And while we, unfortunately, don’t have Jesus’ teaching recorded, we can still search God’s Word ourselves to see...

  
• 02.29.2024

  Through the Bible | Luke 23:26-56 by Brett Meador

  Surrounded by a diverse cast of characters, Jesus is led away to be crucified in Luke 23:26-56. As we watch Him die upon the cross, we see the roles these people played, how numerous prophecies were fulfilled, and why this...

  
• 02.25.2024

  The Cross by Brett Meador

  Jesus is hung upon a cross and dies in Luke 23:26-49, but why did this have to happen, and what does it signify within God’s whole plan for humanity? As we examine why Jesus was crucified and what it accomplished,...

  
• 02.11.2024

  What Are You Going To Do About Jesus? by Brett Meador

  Jesus' sham trial arrives before Pontius Pilate in Luke 23:1-26 and what he decides to do with the accusations against Jesus will be the biggest choice of his life. Likewise, we are all faced with deciding whether we will follow...

  
• 02.08.2024

  Through the Bible | Luke 22:39-71 by Brett Meador

  As He finishes praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus is betrayed, arrested, denied, mocked, and beaten. As we watch the story unfold in Luke 22:39-71, we see the significance of all that occurred, Jesus’ graciousness and longsuffering, and His...

  
• 02.04.2024

  An Eerie Story by Brett Meador

  A curious incident occurs in Luke 22:47-51 as Peter draws a sword and slashes off the ear of a servant during Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. More than just an interesting anecdote, this story teaches us powerful truths...

  
• 02.01.2024

  Through the Bible | Luke 22:1-38 by Brett Meador

  As the religious leaders hatch a plot to kill Him, Jesus and His disciples gather to celebrate Passover together in Luke 22:1-38. As we watch the events of the evening unfold, we see Jesus instituting the Lord's Supper through the...

  
• 01.28.2024

  The Olivet Discourse? by Brett Meador

  Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple in Luke 21 and then begins a discourse on when this will occur and what the signs will be. As we gaze from the destruction of the Temple in AD 70 to the...

  
• 01.25.2024

  Through the Bible | Luke 20 by Brett Meador

  The religious leaders attempt to discredit Jesus in Luke 20 by asking a series of what they think are trick questions. However, Jesus sees through their antics and responds in ways that silence his critics while teaching us important biblical...

  
• 01.21.2024

  The Rejected Cornerstone by Brett Meador

  Jesus makes a statement in Luke 20:17-19 about a rejected cornerstone and how people will either be broken upon it or ground to powder by it. While this remark may seem strange and confusing, we will see that the cornerstone...

  
• 01.18.2024

  Through the Bible | Luke 19 by Brett Meador

  The final days of Jesus’ earthly ministry begin after He rides into Jerusalem to tremendous accolades and then further outrages the religious leaders by cleansing the Temple of crooked practices. As we look at these events and what else led...

  
• 01.14.2024

  People to Meet - Lessons to Learn by Brett Meador

  In Luke 18, we are introduced to a widow, a pharisee, a tax collector, a group of children, a young, rich ruler, and a blind beggar. While these varied persons have little in common, we find in all of them...

  
• 01.11.2024

  Through the Bible | Luke 17 by Brett Meador

  We continue to study the teachings of Jesus in Luke 17 and learn some important lessons on how we should conduct ourselves as Christians. As we hear what Jesus has to say about stumbling others, unforgiveness, faith, servanthood, and obedience,...

  
• 01.07.2024

  What Happens When You Die? by Brett Meador

  Do you know where you go after you die? In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus helps us to understand that Heaven and Hell are real places as He tells a story about the deaths of a rich man and a poor beggar....

  
• 01.04.2024

  Through the Bible | Luke 16 by Brett Meador

  Jesus tells two stories in Luke 16 about stewardship, riches, and poverty. As we unpack what Jesus is showing us, we see how He wants us to live in light of what we’ve been given and how our choices today...

  
• 12.31.2023

  Are You Feeling Lost? by Brett Meador

  After the religious leaders questioned Jesus about why he was dining with sinners, He gave three illustrations as an answer in Luke 15. As we listen to the parables of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son, we learn...

  
• 12.21.2023

  Through the Bible | Luke 14 by Brett Meador

  What would Jesus say to you and your guests if you invited Him to a dinner party? In Luke 14, we find such a scenario, and the things Jesus said to them about humility, hospitality, and discipleship are just as...

  
• 12.14.2023

  Through the Bible | Luke 13 by Brett Meador

  Jesus addresses questions and criticisms about His ministry in Luke 13 – and as usual, His answers aren’t what anyone expects. As He discusses the need for repentance and salvation, religious traditions, and even threats to His own life, Jesus...

  
• 12.10.2023

  Why Do Bad Things Happen? by Brett Meador

  Jesus is asked in Luke 13:1-5 why bad things like death and destruction happen to seemingly good people – a question that continues to be asked even today. As Jesus answers, we learn what we should actually be asking, what...

  
• 12.07.2023

  Through the Bible | Luke 12 by Brett Meador

  In Luke 12, Jesus addresses the multitude, warning them about hypocrisy, getting caught up in worldly cares, and neglecting God’s commands. As we study the exact issues He wants us to watch out for, we learn why these things are...

  
• 12.03.2023

  Jesus' 6 Woes by Brett Meador

  After being criticized by the Pharisees for not following their manmade traditions, Jesus responds in Luke 11:37-54 with six severe woes that would befall them for not following God. As we look into what these religious leaders were doing wrong...

  
• 11.30.2023

  Through the Bible | Luke 11:14-36 by Brett Meador

  After casting out a demon, Jesus garners a fresh round of criticism that includes the accusation that His power was from Beelzebub. However, as Jesus answers this allegation in Luke 11:14-36, He confounds their logic and tells them where His...

  
• 11.26.2023

  The Power of Prayer by Brett Meador

  Jesus both often modeled and frequently talked about the importance of prayer – including a lengthy discourse in Luke 11:1-13. As we see Jesus give His disciples a model for prayer, tell interesting analogies about asking, and see where the...

  
• 11.23.2023

  Through the Bible | Luke 10 by Brett Meador

  Three models of Christian attributes in Luke 10 help illustrate some of the traits we are to demonstrate as believers. As we study a group of apostles sent out to proclaim Jesus, the Parable of the Good Samaritan, and the...

  
• 11.19.2023

  The Good Samaritan by Brett Meador

  In an attempt to trap Jesus, a lawyer asks Him a loaded question about eternal life in Luke 10:25-37. In response, Jesus tells the well-known Parable of the Good Samaritan, revealing everything we need to know about who Jesus is,...

  
• 11.16.2023

  Through the Bible | Luke 9 by Brett Meador

  A shift begins in Jesus’ ministry as He prepares His disciples for His death and resurrection by explicitly telling them what will happen and equipping them for what will come. And even though they don’t quite get it yet, the...

  
• 11.12.2023

  What Does It Mean To Take Up Your Cross? by Brett Meador

  In Luke 9:23-24, Jesus tells us that we are to die to ourselves daily if we want to follow Him. But what does this mean? And what else should we be doing on a daily basis? As we seek to...

  
• 11.09.2023

  Through the Bible | Luke 8 by Brett Meador

  Jesus tells a parable about a sower and seeds in Luke 8 to demonstrate how faith grows by hearing the Word of God. As the chapter progresses, we see this put into action as we watch how different people are...

  
• 11.05.2023

  Why Become a Christian? by Brett Meador

  Perhaps the disciples thought that everything would be smooth sailing when they chose to follow Jesus, but in Luke 8:22-25 they find themselves on the brink of death while being tossed about by wind and waves. If we likewise cannot...

  
• 11.02.2023

  Through the Bible | Luke 7 by Brett Meador

  Jesus encounters four disheartened people in Luke 7 and meets their individual needs through His love, compassion, and truth. As we watch Jesus heal the sick, raise the dead, encourage a doubter, and forgive a sinner, we find He will...

  
• 10.29.2023

  Should We Care About Israel? by Brett Meador

  In Luke 7:5, we read about a Roman centurion who had an unusual love for the nation of Israel, prompting us to consider why we should care about the Jews. From the Abrahamic Covenant to current events to prophetic significance,...

  
• 10.26.2023

  Through the Bible | Luke 6 by Brett Meador

  After a time of prayer, Jesus gathers His 12 disciples and preaches a message known as the Sermon on the Plain. As we listen to His words in Luke 6:12-49, we learn the unexpected causes of happiness and sorrow, how...

  
• 10.22.2023

  Lunacy of Legalism by Brett Meador

  The religious leaders are lobbing accusations at Jesus in Luke 6:1-11 because He isn’t following Sabbath rules and regulations as they think He should. Today, in much the same way, we often impose our own ideas and traditions on how...

  
• 10.19.2023

  Through the Bible | Luke 5 by Brett Meador

  Luke 5 recounts several interactions from Jesus’ early ministry that begin to set the stage for Him to fulfill His purpose. As He calls His disciples, heals, cleanses and forgives people, and starts to draw the ire of the religious...

  
• 10.15.2023

  From Failure to Fullness by Brett Meador

  After fishing all night and catching nothing, Peter and the gang are washing their nets by the Sea of Galilee when they get an interesting command from Jesus. As we watch their somewhat reluctant obedience to these instructions in Luke...

  
• 10.12.2023

  Through the Bible | Luke 4 by Brett Meador

  After 40 days of prayer and fasting, Jesus is tempted by Satan, but He successfully resists by using Scripture as His weapon. As we learn the devil’s tactics and watch Jesus’ response, we see how we can use the same...

  
• 10.08.2023

  His Gracious Words by Brett Meador

  After Jesus speaks in Luke 4:22, the crowd marvels at His gracious words because they were so different from the burdensome ones they normally heard from the religious leaders. Today, we still hear misconstrued messages about the Bible, but when...

  
• 10.05.2023

  Through the Bible | Luke 3 by Brett Meador

  In Luke 3, we find John the Baptist in the wilderness of Jordan, baptizing people and preaching a message of repentance to those who flocked to see him. As we listen to what John tells these people, we see how...