"And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left." -LK23:33. In contrast to every mountain the prophets ascended to commune with God, there is Calvary. In this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast, we journey with Jesus to the place of our salvation and look upon the severe love that still redeems us.

God is a God of abundance. He keeps his promises, and He provides for His children. If God called upon you to make the ultimate sacrifice, would you? Abraham did. Jesus did. In this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast, we journey up Mount Moriah today and learn how to put our trust in God radically.

"And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light." (Mt17:2) Though the disciples saw Jesus' true self on the mountain, still they departed from him at his passion. In this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast, the Lord is calling you up the mountain and asking you to remain faithfully with him in not only his glory but in his tribulation.

"[...]the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains [...], but the Lord was not in the wind, and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire, and after the fire a still small voice." (1Kg 19:11b-12) We often seek for signs and wonders when, in reality, God wants to meet us in the quiet. Walk in the footsteps of the Prophet, Elijah, in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

Moses said, “I pray thee, show me thy glory.” (Ex.33:18 RSV). Moses, who had seen God's mighty deeds in delivering His people, now meets with the Almighty on the mountaintop. This too is where He wants to meet us. Experience more of God’s merciful love in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel, ‘I am has sent me to you.’” -Ex. 3:14 RSV. Through God revealing his identity to Moses, Moses (and we) truly learn who we are as well. In our new #BecomeFire Podcast series, "To The Heights," we come to encounter God on the mountaintop throughout Scripture.

“I called to the Lord, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and thou didst hear my voice." From the depths, Jonah repented and praised God. If you should ever find yourself lost out in a storm of your own making, remember, that it's never too late to ask His help and turn back. The "In the Storm" series concludes in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

As they had been long without food, Paul then came forward among them and said, “Men, you should have listened to me, and should not have set sail from Crete and incurred this injury and loss." (Acts 27:21). When you make any decision in life, to you seek God first, or trust your first instinct? In this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast, St. Paul answers this question.

But immediately he spoke to them, saying, “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.” (MT14:27rsv) The ups and downs of life may rage all around you, but fear not, Jesus is there. And for sure, wherever Jesus is, you want to be! Learn how to make your little faith big in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" (Mt 14:30 RSV) When, in any situation, we perceive defeat, it's hard to trust in God's goodness. Still, Jesus is always there, reaching out His hand. Put on your water walking shoes and join us for this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.