Goodly Talks

What if some of the thoughts shaping your life simply aren’t true?

Picking up from last week’s conversation about the renewing of our minds, Alyn explores how our beliefs create expectations, our expectations shape our behavior, and our behavior can keep reinforcing the very things we already believe.

Drawing from Romans 12, 2 Corinthians 10, Proverbs 15, and Psalm 19, we look at what it means to “take every thought captive” and ask a deceptively simple question: Does what I’m thinking actually agree with what God says?

From negative self-talk and deeply ingrained beliefs to the promise that God’s goodness and unfailing love are pursuing us, this episode is an invitation to pay attention to the stories running in the background of our lives and allow God to transform the way we think.

The episode concludes with a time of prayer and prophetic ministry for healing, breakthrough, delayed plans, and those who feel like they’ve been moving backwards when they expected God to move them forward.

The link that Alyn mentions at the end of this message can be found here: https://gdly.ch/ugb

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“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” A. W. Tozer’s famous words frame this message about how our view of God shapes the way we experience life.

What we truly believe about God affects how we interpret our circumstances, respond to fear, and face the unknown. Looking at the twelve spies in Numbers 13–14, Alyn explores why people can see the same facts yet reach very different conclusions—and how pressure often reveals the gap between what we say we know about God and what we actually believe.

When fear begins telling the story, will we assume we’re alone, or remember that God is good, present, and working in us?

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What does it really mean to be a disciple of Jesus — and is attending church the same as being discipled?

In this message, Alyn looks at Jesus’ call to make disciples, the cost of following him, and the relational way Jesus taught his disciples to obey, not merely know, his words. He also shares Goodly’s first step toward creating intentional discipleship groups where people can grow together, practice the teachings of Jesus, and help one another follow him.

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How should Christians approach voting without reducing faith to a political party?

In this episode, AJ explores voting as an opportunity to prayerfully love our neighbors and seek the welfare of the places where we live. Drawing from Scripture—including 1 Timothy, Jeremiah 29, the Great Commandment, and the Good Samaritan—she invites listeners to look beyond party loyalty, do their research, and consider how their choices affect the vulnerable, their communities, and those who may be very different from them.

This is not an episode about telling you who to vote for. It is an invitation to pursue wisdom, mercy, unity, and kingdom values as you engage in civic life.

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In this episode, we get practical about interpreting dreams through a biblical lens. Building on last week’s conversation, we explore simple guidelines for discerning whether a dream is worth interpreting, noticing symbolism, recording what you’ve dreamed, and bringing it to God in prayer. With personal stories, biblical examples, and a little humor, this is an encouraging guide for learning to listen with wisdom and humility.

Evangelism clip used from "Father of Lights".

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Have you ever wondered whether God still speaks through dreams today? In this message, Alyn explores what Scripture says about dreams as one of God’s chosen ways of communicating with His people, beginning with the verse that changed the trajectory of his own life: Job 33:14. Through biblical examples, personal stories of dreams fulfilled years later, and practical encouragement, he explains why God values dreams, how they draw us into a deeper relationship with Him, and why followers of Jesus should be open to every way God chooses to speak. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or have experienced dreams from God before, this episode offers a thoughtful, biblical invitation to listen with both discernment and expectancy.

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Blake explores what it means to live faithfully in an age of uncertainty. Beginning with reflections on AI, cultural fear, and even the surprisingly theological lessons of In-N-Out Burger, he challenges the instinct to retreat from the world and instead calls Christians to engage culture with confidence and hope. Drawing from Psalm 121, Matthew 23, 1 Corinthians 3, and the imagery of the Jewish wedding feast, Blake contrasts living from fear and self-reliance with trusting the God who is both our source and our destination. Along the way, he shares candid stories from his own life, wrestling with anxiety, shame, therapy, fatherhood, and spiritual growth, reminding us that maturity is often found not in having every answer but in learning to live with the tension of God’s truth. This message is an invitation to stop majoring in the minors, keep your lamp full, and fix your eyes on the One who is preparing a place for His people.

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This week we’re joined by PJ Mezera, who shares a deeply practical vision for following Jesus where most of us spend the majority of our lives: the workplace. Drawing from years of leading a commercial construction company with hundreds of employees, PJ explores the difference between evangelism and discipleship, arguing that while the gospel can be shared in a moment, discipleship is formed over time through everyday relationships. With honest stories from the marketplace, he shows how mentoring coworkers, praying with them, modeling repentance, and intentionally walking alongside them has led to transformed marriages, restored families, renewed faith, and lives changed by Jesus. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, employee, or simply wondering how your faith fits into Monday morning, this episode offers an inspiring vision for making disciples wherever God has placed you.

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In a world of constant distractions, lingering regrets, and endless worries about tomorrow, it’s easy to miss the gift of today. In this message AJ explores what it means to live fully present, choosing to rejoice even when life feels unfinished or uncertain. Through a personal story about her three year old, practical insights into anxiety, thankfulness, and trust, and biblical encouragement from passages including Matthew 6, Philippians 4, and the story of Mary and Martha, this message offers a refreshing invitation to stop striving, embrace God’s presence, and discover the peace that comes from living one day at a time.

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In this Father’s Day message, Alyn shares a deeply personal reflection on his relationship with his dad and how that shaped his understanding of God as Father. Through humor, honesty, and Scripture, he explores the difference between knowing God loves us as a fact and experiencing His love as sons and daughters. From childhood longings for connection to discovering the kindness, abundance, and delight of the Father, this message invites us beyond distant belief into the fullness of being loved by God. Drawing from John 1, 1 John 4, Psalm 139, and Ephesians 3, Alyn reminds us that Jesus came not only to save us, but to bring us home to the Father.

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