In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Sam Martin and Jack Merrill to discuss this week’s readings from Esther, 2 Timothy 3–4, Titus, and Philemon. Together, they consider one of the most fascinating questions in the Old Testament: Why is God’s name never mentioned in Esther? Even with God’s name hidden, the story powerfully reveals his providence, sovereignty, and faithfulness to preserve his people in the midst of danger, exile, and political uncertainty. The conversation also turns to Paul’s final words in 2 Timothy, the leadership qualifications and church-order issues raised in Titus, and the challenging moral and theological questions surrounding slavery in Philemon. How should Christians read these passages faithfully today? What do they teach us about courage, Scripture, leadership, discipleship, justice, and the lordship of Christ? Join Justin, Sam, and Jack as they engage Scripture and seek to grow in love for the Lord.

In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Drew Moss and Rachel Ritchie to discuss Ezra 7–Nehemiah 13, 1 Timothy, and the opening chapters of 2 Timothy. Together they explore the importance of God’s word for ministry, discipleship, and women in ministry.

In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Jim Johnson and Ryan Vincent to discuss 2 Chronicles 21–36, Ezra 1–6, and Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians. Together they explore the decline of Judah, the exile, the hope of return, the rebuilding of the temple, and the call to remain faithful, holy, and ready for the return of Christ.

In this episode, Justin is joined by Jim Johnson to discuss 2 Chronicles 1–20, Philippians 3–4, and Colossians 1–4. Together they explore how Chronicles bridges the Old Testament story to the coming of Jesus, what Philippians teaches about joy, contentment, humility, and living worthy of the gospel, and how Colossians gives us one of the clearest pictures of the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ. They also discuss what it means to belong to Christ’s kingdom, how believers should think about death and resurrection, and how the church can pray for its leaders and one another.

In this episode, Justin is joined by Scot Irwin and Drew Moss to discuss 1 Chronicles 7–29, Ephesians 3–6, and Philippians 1–2. Together they explore David’s final years, why Chronicles leaves out some of his major failures, how these texts point us to Jesus, and what Ephesians teaches us about God’s will, prayer, submission, and life together as the church.

n this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Drew Moss and Rachel Ritchie to discuss this week’s readings from 2 Kings 17–25, 1 Chronicles 1–6, Galatians 3–6, and Ephesians 1–2. Together, they consider the fall of Israel and Judah, the lives of Hezekiah and Josiah, the role of Huldah the prophetess, why Chronicles retells Israel’s story, and how the genealogies point us toward Jesus. They also explore the purpose of Galatians, the inclusion of the Gentiles, the role of the Law, and what it means to walk by the Spirit.

Link to Drew's sermon from Isaiah referenced in the pod.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR3Yc4sWRj8

In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Ryan Vincent to discuss this week’s readings from 2 Kings 1–16, 2 Corinthians 8–13, and Galatians 1–2.

Together, they explore miracles, the unseen spiritual realm, and one of the strangest stories in 2 Kings: why bears were sent to attack disrespectful youths. Then they turn to the New Testament to discuss Paul’s frustration with the Corinthians, Christian generosity, what it means to take every thought captive, and how believers should examine themselves in the faith.

This week on Consider This, Justin Ebert and Ryan Vincent discuss 1 Kings 4–22 and 2 Corinthians 1–7. They explore Solomon’s wisdom, temple-building, glory, and tragic compromise; Elijah’s confrontation with Baal and his discouragement after Mount Carmel; and Paul’s vision of suffering, comfort, weakness, reconciliation, and godly repentance.

In this episode of Consider This, Justin Ebert is joined by Drew Moss and Ryan Vincent to discuss this week’s readings from 2 Samuel 16–1 Kings 3 and 1 Corinthians 9–16. Together, they explore David’s final years, the sin of the census, Solomon’s request for wisdom, Paul’s call to become all things to all people, questions about head coverings and spiritual gifts, the hope of resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15, and what it means to live with both courage and love as followers of Jesus.

This week on *Consider This*, Justin Ebert is joined by Jim Johnson and Morgan Weece to discuss 2 Samuel 1–15 and 1 Corinthians 1–8. The conversation explores some of the most important and challenging moments in David’s story, including the death of Uzzah, David’s zeal before the Lord, the significance of the Davidic covenant, and the devastating sin of David and Bathsheba. Along the way, they reflect on what these passages reveal about the holiness of God, the danger of sin, the weight of its consequences, and the shape of true repentance. Then they turn to 1 Corinthians and consider Paul’s emphasis on Christ crucified, the wisdom that comes from the Spirit, the calling and responsibility of church leaders, the seriousness of church discipline, the meaning of sexual holiness, and the practical challenges of marriage, singleness, and Christian freedom. The episode closes by considering how believers today can pursue faithfulness, wisdom, and love in the life of the church.