On this week’s episode of Further, Brenton and Chris dig into John 16 and the often-misunderstood “unforgivable sin,” clarifying it as a persistent refusal to believe the Holy Spirit’s witness about Jesus. They talk through the difference between conviction and condemnation, showing how God uses guilt and shame not to crush us, but to draw us back to Himself in grace. Chris unpacks how unbelief sits underneath all our sins—even as believers—and how our constant drive to “prove ourselves” is really a longing to get back to the righteousness we lost in Eden. They also explore how self-righteousness shows up in everyday things like parenting, marriage, performance, appearance, and even sports, and how the Spirit slowly teaches us to rest more in Christ’s righteousness instead of our own. Finally, they discuss the Holy Spirit’s convicting work through the church, the dangers of acting like the “sin police,” and why our primary aim with others must be to point them to Jesus, not just to behavior change.

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On this week’s episode of Further, Brenton Grimm sits down with Nathan Williams to unpack John 15 and what it really means to count the cost of following Jesus today. They talk through modern forms of persecution—from lost jobs to lost friendships—and how to avoid confusing bold faith with just being combative. Nathan explains what it looks like to “speak the truth in love,” aiming to reach people with humility and compassion while refusing to compromise biblical truth. Looking to the early church, they explore how joy can coexist with suffering when our aim is God’s glory. The episode wraps up with practical encouragement to pray, rely on the Spirit, lead with love, and be bold enough to speak truth even when it costs something.

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In this week’s episode, Brenton and Chris talk about a quick life update—moving locally and celebrating 14 years at Harmony—before diving back into John 14. We unpack why the relationship between love and obedience is both a theological and practical struggle, tracing debates from Romans, Galatians, and James to today’s churches. Chris contrasts the ditches of legalism and progressive “anything goes,” emphasizing that law and grace aren’t enemies but meet in the gospel. We explore diagnostics for our motives—fear, self-justification, or genuine love for Jesus—and apply it to parenting with firm-but-not-harsh guidance that keeps relationship central.

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In this week’s Further, Brenton and Chris dive deep into Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit in John 14 and why it was actually to the disciples’ advantage that He go away. They unpack how the Spirit continues Jesus’ ministry today as our advocate, comforter, counselor, and friend, and why so many believers either overlook or misunderstand His work. Chris explains how our cultural views, busyness, and fear of surrender often keep us from walking in step with the Spirit. The two also talk about practical ways to listen, study Scripture in community, and depend on the Spirit daily. They close by contrasting the world’s temporary peace with the lasting peace Jesus offers through His Spirit, even when life feels uncertain.

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In this episode of Further, Brenton Grimm sits down with pastors Clay Baker and Matt Mitchell to talk about why prayer can feel difficult and how we can grow in it. They unpack common struggles like self-reliance, distraction, and routine prayers that feel empty, and share practical ways to experience real intimacy with God. The conversation also clarifies Jesus’ promise that believers will do “greater works,” explaining that it’s about the Spirit’s power working through ordinary people, not outdoing Jesus Himself. Clay and Matt encourage faithfulness in everyday life — from parenting to ordinary service — and show how true joy and lasting impact flow from abiding in Christ. They wrap up with practical tips for a richer prayer life, like praying Scripture, journaling, and starting your quiet time with prayer.

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In this episode of Further, Brenton and Chris dive into John 14 and talk about why faith isn’t just a blind “leap” but a confident trust rooted in evidence and God’s character. They explore how belief goes beyond intellectual agreement and is really about a personal relationship of love and trust with Christ. The conversation also clears up common misconceptions about heaven—reminding us that it’s ultimately about being with Jesus, not just escaping pain or gaining comfort. They wrap up by tackling Jesus’ bold claim, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” and what it means to hold to that truth with both boldness and gentleness in today’s culture.

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In this episode of Further, Brenton and Chris trace how the early church grew from a few thousand believers into the most influential movement of its time. They look at Acts 2:42 and discuss how faithful teaching, persecution, adoption, generosity, and unity fueled the spread of the gospel. Chris unpacks the balance between God’s holiness and His love, pointing to the cross as the perfect display of both. Together they explore Jesus’ command to love one another within the church, what that means for evangelism, and how to handle conflict in a biblical way. The conversation closes with a look at Peter’s zeal, his failure, and the encouragement that God still works through imperfect people.

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After a heavy week in the life of the church, Brenton and Chris reflect on why some conversations are best saved for later and clarify Chris’s call to “listen to your pastors more”—not to exclude outside voices, but to prioritize the shepherds who know and oversee you. From John 13 and Mark 10, they unpack Jesus’ model of servant leadership: authority restrained for the good of others. They probe how pride hides in “helping” that centers ourselves, and offer everyday diagnostics—how we react when help isn’t appreciated, our craving for recognition, and the quiet entitlement that leaks out under pressure. Practical steps follow: invite trusted people to speak truth, stay rooted in prayer and Scripture, set healthy boundaries with difficult relationships, and remember we ultimately serve the Lord. The episode closes with Jesus’ promise in John 13:17—why humble service may not always feel “happy,” but it brings a deeper, durable blessedness of meaning, joy, and fulfillment.

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On this weeks episode, Brenton and Chris dive into John 13—why Jesus washed feet, why we don’t treat it as an ongoing ordinance, and what that means for serving one another today. They push back on the notion of a stoic Jesus, showing from Scripture that His full humanity includes real, expressed emotion—especially in the hours before the cross. Chris unpacks why Jesus sometimes speaks cryptically and how God uses “dark night of the soul” seasons (think Peter) to humble and form His people. The conversation explores “God is love,” how love relates to wrath, and why Jesus washing Judas’s feet fuels our call to love enemies. Finally, they clarify the difference between the once-for-all cleansing we have in Christ and the daily confession that restores relational closeness with the Father.

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In week two of our All In mini-series, Brenton and Chris unpack spiritual gifts—are they natural skills, Spirit-given abilities, or both—and land on this: the Spirit himself empowers whatever builds up the body (1 Cor. 12:7). They walk through ability, affinity, and affirmation as a helpful grid, noting how character and community confirmation shape our callings. The guys also tackle receiving help, showing how letting others serve us glorifies God and strengthens the church. On burnout, Chris urges honest limits, prayerful dependence (1 Pet. 4:11), and wisdom from the body to avoid both over- and under-serving. They close by pointing to the unity-and-growth vision of Ephesians 4 and preview John 13’s foot-washing for next week.

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