This season on the Next Steps podcast, host Christian Eggers sits down with our teaching pastors for the Can I Ask That? series. On Sundays, we’re exploring some of the biggest questions people have about faith—but there’s never enough time to cover them all. That’s why, here on the podcast, we’re digging deeper into more of those big, honest questions.

In this episode, Christian talks with Pastor Charles Yu about whether faith is private or public. They explore how the gospel shapes both our personal relationship with God and our shared calling as the church to live out God’s values in the world. From caring for creation and pursuing justice to engaging politics with humility, this conversation invites us to see faith not just as something private, but as a way of loving God and loving our neighbors.

Referenced Resources: 

•  Can I Ask That? Series | Blackhawk Church 

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

Can I Ask That? | How Do We Really Follow God?

This season on the Next Steps podcast, host Christian Eggers sits down with our teaching pastors as part of our Can I Ask That? series. On Sundays, we're exploring some of the biggest questions people have about faith, but there's never enough time to cover them all. That's why, here on the podcast, we'll dig a little deeper, tackling more of those big, honest questions.

In this episode, Christian talks with Pastor Tiffany Malloy about what it really means to follow God over a lifetime. They explore the ups and downs of faith, from new excitement to seasons of doubt or dryness, and share practical ways to keep growing in relationship with Jesus.

Referenced Resources: 

•  Can I Ask That? Series | Blackhawk Church 

Books

• Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us | Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
• Dark Night of the Soul | John of the Cross

Podcasts

• That Sounds Fun Podcast | Annie F. Downs

Apps 

• Lectio 365 | 24-7 Prayer
• 
  

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

This season on the Next Steps podcast, host Christian Eggers sits down with our teaching pastors as part of our Can I Ask That? series. On Sundays, we're exploring some of the biggest questions people have about faith, but there's never enough time to cover them all. That's why, here on the podcast, we'll dig a little deeper—tackling more of those big, honest questions.

In this episode, Christian talks with Pastor Chris Dolson about some of the Bible's strangest and most challenging parts. From miracles and healing to angels, demons, and unusual Old Testament laws, they explore why the Bible can feel so weird and how asking hard questions can actually grow our faith.

Referenced Resources: 

• Can I Ask That? Series | Blackhawk Church 
• Invisible Realm Series | Blackhawk Church

Books

• The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism | Timothy Keller
• Evangelical Theology: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction | Michael Bird

Authors

• Richard Swinburne
• Alvin Plantinga
• Michael Heiser

Websites

• The Bible Project
• Upper House | Stephen and Laurel Brown Foundation
• Lumen Center | Stephen and Laurel Brown Foundation

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

Join host Veronica Hummel as she sits down with Scott Heller to explore what it means to invest your time as part of our "Made for More" series. Scott shares his journey of grief, healing, and spiritual growth— starting from showing up quietly in the back row to becoming deeply involved in serving others at Blackhawk. Through stories from Alpha, Blackhawk Kids, and Study Day, Scott reflects on how prayer, community, and service have helped him discover new joy and purpose. He offers practical encouragement for anyone hesitant to take their next step into serving, sharing how small commitments can lead to meaningful community and spiritual growth.

 Referenced Resources: 

Made for More Series | Blackhawk Church 

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

Join host Veronica Hummel as she sits down with CJ Klaas and Ranjit Mathai to explore what it looks like to live generously as part of our "Made for More" series. Drawing from their personal experiences and years of teaching financial courses at Blackhawk, CJ and Ranjit offer practical wisdom and spiritual insight into managing money with intentionality and trust in God. They share their own journeys of learning to give, navigating debt, and discovering the freedom that comes from generous living. Whether you're getting started or looking to grow, this honest conversation offers practical steps and spiritual encouragement for living generously

Referenced Resources: 

Made for More Series | Blackhawk Church 

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

Join host Veronica Hummel as she sits down with Amy Racki, a therapist and longtime Blackhawk member, to explore what it means to truly know ourselves as part of our "Made for More" series. Amy shares her journey from a corporate business background to mental health counseling and discusses practical tools for self-discovery, including personality assessments and spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation. They explore learning to embrace discomfort in the transformation process, finding community that speaks truth in love, and discovering what's "mine to do" in each season of life. 

Referenced Resources: 

Made for More Series | Blackhawk Church 

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

Join host Veronica Hummel as she sits down with Linda Hershberger to explore practical ways to slow down and connect with God as part of our "Made for More" series. Linda shares her journey from being a natural extrovert to learning the art of being present through practices like silence, journaling, time in nature, and welcoming prayer. She opens up about how cancer became a turning point in her faith, offering honest insights into building community, finding your tribe, and discovering spiritual practices that work for your unique personality. 

Referenced Resources: 

Made for More Series | Blackhawk Church 

The Artist’s Way | Julia Cameron

Walking with Jesus – Speed Bumps on the Journey | Blackhawk Next Steps Podcast

Growing in Awareness of God and Self with Adam and Alicia Penning | Blackhawk Next Steps Podcast

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

Join hosts Tiffany Malloy and Chris Kopp as they sit down with Pastors Chris Dolson and Charles Yu to answer your questions about the book of Revelation. This episode addresses topics such as scrolls, seals, judgment, and the mark of the beast, helping to clarify the confusion surrounding the End Times. Whether you find this book confusing or fascinating, you'll gain practical insights about how this story speaks to being a Christ-follower in today’s world.

Referenced Resources:

Once Upon a Future (Revelation) Series | Blackhawk Church 

Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling | Andy Crouch 

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

Join hosts Tiffany Malloy and Chris Kopp as they sit down with Pastor Chris Dolson to explore the End Times, including the Millenium, Tribulation, Rapture, and more. Ultimately, does it really matter? What should we take away from studying these concepts?

Referenced Resources:

Once Upon a Future (Revelation) Series |Blackhawk Church  

Evangelical Theology: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction |Michael Bird

Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church |N.T. Wright

The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle over the End Times Shaped a Nation |Daniel G. Hummel

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected]. 

Join hosts Tiffany Malloy and Chris Kopp as they sit down with Pastor Chris Dolson to explore the challenging topics of hell and judgement - what it is and isn’t, and how we might square our view of God as loving and good with the idea of Hell.

Referenced Resources:

Once Upon a Future (Revelation) Series | Blackhawk Church 

Evangelical Theology | Michael Bird

Erasing Hell: What God Said about Eternity, and the Things We've Made Up | Francis Chan + Preston Sprinkle

Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion | Rebecca McLaughlin

Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].