Matthew, Mark, and Luke tell the same story of Jesus—yet they do it with striking similarities and surprising differences. Why? In this episode, we introduce the Synoptic Problem: the study of how these three Gospels relate to each other, why they share so much content, and what sets them apart. We’ll break down the major theories, explain why it matters for understanding Scripture, and show how a deeper grasp of the Synoptics strengthens—not weakens—our confidence in the reliability of the New Testament.

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It’s easy for pastors and church leaders to dream big about ministry—new programs, new outreach, new initiatives—only to realize we don’t actually know the people we’re trying to reach. In this episode, we take an honest look at what happens when we try to pastor a community we haven’t taken the time to learn. We’ll unpack why listening matters more than launching, why presence beats programs, and how Jesus models a ministry rooted in real relationships—not assumptions.

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If you’ve ever planned a church event, you know the feeling—you pour in the time, the energy, the late-night prep… and then the sign-ups stay empty, the volunteers don’t show, and the excitement you hoped for just isn’t there. We’ll unpack why this happens, how to guard your heart, how to lead with grace instead of frustration, and how to stay faithful even when the turnout isn’t what you imagined. 

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Job’s story isn’t just about suffering—it’s about what happens to the human heart when life hits harder than you ever expected. In this episode, we look at Job not as a character in a book, but as a real man trying to make sense of unthinkable pain. We’ll walk through the moments that would break anyone, the friends who made things worse, and the honest conversations Job had with God when he didn’t have anything left to hold onto.

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Most of us know the story of Job, but we don’t always stop to feel what he felt. Job didn’t just lose things—he walked through real, overwhelming trauma. In today’s episode, we slow down and sit with the shock, the grief, the questions, and the quiet moments where Job didn’t know what to do next. 

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In his letter, James points believers to one of the greatest examples of endurance in all of Scripture—Job. But James isn’t just reminding us to be patient; he’s showing us what patience looks like when faith is tested by fire. In this episode, we’ll explore how James echoes Job’s story to encourage believers to stand firm in suffering, trust in God’s compassion, and remember that the same Lord who restored Job is still working for our good today.

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Long before the cross, there was a courtroom scene in heaven—where Satan stood before God and accused Job of having false faith. He argued that Job only loved God for what he got in return. That same enemy still whispers accusations today, questioning the sincerity of believers and trying to drive a wedge between us and our Creator. In this episode, we’ll unpack Satan’s strategy in the book of Job, how it reveals his nature as “the accuser of the brethren,” and how Christ’s victory silences those accusations once and for all.

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For centuries, readers have classified the Book of Job as part of the Bible’s wisdom literature—but what if that misses the point? In this episode, we’ll explore why Job reads more like a narrative drama than a collection of wise sayings, and how that understanding changes the way we interpret the story of Job’s suffering, his friends’ counsel, and God’s response. When we read Job in context, we discover not just lessons on patience, but a sweeping story about faith, testing, and the character of God Himself.

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The Book of Job is one of the oldest and most profound writings in all of Scripture—a story of faith, loss, and the mystery of God’s sovereignty. In this episode, we’ll uncover the historical and theological background of Job and explore what really happens when life falls apart. Too often, we ask why instead of who—why this happened instead of who God is in the midst of it. The wrong questions lead to the wrong answers, but Job shows us how to trust the God who knows more than we ever could.

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When life gets hard, most of us just want to make it through—but what if God’s goal is for you to thrive through it? Before Job ever faced unimaginable loss, he built his life on a foundation of faith, integrity, and trust in God. That’s what prepared him for the storms ahead. 

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