In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz begin a conversation about revival and what it truly means for the church today. They discuss the difference between genuine revival and manufactured revivalism, how revival often begins with young people, and why discipleship may be preparing the current generation for something significant. They also explore historical revivals, the danger of trying to force spiritual movement, and the importance of longing for God's presence while remaining biblically grounded. 

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Resources Mentioned this Episode: 

• Pentecost – Today? by Iain H. Murray 

• Revival and Revivalism by Iain H. Murray

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz conclude our mini-series on intelligent design with a conversation about the odds of life happening by accident. They discuss why the chances of complex life forming randomly are incredibly unlikely, using everyday examples like cooking breakfast and treasure hunting to show the difference between chance and purposeful design. They explore how modern science keeps discovering more evidence that points toward an intentional Creator. 

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Resources Mentioned this Episode: 

• Axe, Douglas. Undeniable: How Biology Confirms our Intuition That Life is Designed. New York: Harper One, 2017.

• Guillen, Michael. Believing is Seeing. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale, 2017.

• Meyer, Stephen C. Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries that Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. New York: Harper One, 2021.

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz continue our mini-series on intelligent design with a conversation about the hidden complexity in everyday organisms like pond scum. They discuss how even the simplest living things reveal incredible design when scientists look closely at how cells work. They also explore why parents should help their children think through different worldviews about creation while building confidence in both faith and science. 

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Resources Mentioned this Episode: 

• ⁠Axe, Douglas. Undeniable: How Biology Confirms our Intuition That Life is Designed. New York: Harper One, 2017. ⁠

• ⁠Guillen, Michael. Believing is Seeing. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale, 2017.⁠

• ⁠Meyer, Stephen C. Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries that Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. New York: Harper One, 2021.

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz continue our mini-series on intelligent design with this conversation about how quantum physics is reshaping our understanding of science. They discuss how quantum discoveries challenge traditional physics and reveal paradoxes that mirror biblical truths, exploring the difference between materialism and scientism. They examine how scientific advancement often creates more questions than answers and consider how quantum physics demonstrates that science neither proves nor contradicts faith, while addressing the importance of intellectual honesty in scientific inquiry. 

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Resources Mentioned this Episode: 

• Axe, Douglas. Undeniable: How Biology Confirms our Intuition That Life is Designed. New York: Harper One, 2017.

• Guillen, Michael. Believing is Seeing. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale, 2017.

• Meyer, Stephen C. Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries that Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. New York: Harper One, 2021.

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz begin a mini-series about whether science and intelligent design are compatible. They discuss how the historical foundations of science were built on the belief that nature has an intelligible order, exploring how monotheism actually launched scientific inquiry. They examine the differences between creationist and intelligent design approaches, addressing Darwin's evolutionary theory and its limitations in explaining the origin of complex genetic information rather than just species survival. 

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Resources Mentioned this Episode: 

• Axe, Douglas. Undeniable: How Biology Confirms our Intuition That Life is Designed. New York: Harper One, 2017.

• Guillen, Michael. Believing is Seeing. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale, 2017.

• Meyer, Stephen C. Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries that Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. New York: Harper One, 2021.

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz begin a conversation about what it means to be a Southern Baptist. They discuss their childhood memories growing up in Southern Baptist churches, the advantages of the cooperative program for supporting missionaries worldwide, and how autonomous churches work together for Great Commission purposes. They also address some challenges within the denomination while exploring the unique strengths of being a Southern Baptist church.

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz explore the struggles of self-worth and doubts about God’s work in our lives. From childhood comparisons to adult insecurities, they discuss how these feelings often persist across ages and seasons. Along with sharing practical advice, the conversation centers on the Biblical truth of sanctification—God’s ongoing process of shaping us into the image of Christ—and emphasizes that our value is rooted in belonging to Him, not in our achievements. 

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz tackle a common struggle among Christians: doubting your salvation. They discuss why these questions arise for both kids and adults, highlight how emotions can cloud our confidence, and ultimately share how Scripture points us to the assurance found in Jesus’ finished work. Along with practical advice for addressing doubts, they close with an encouragement to let God’s Word define your security, not your feelings. 

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz open up about childhood fears and how those feelings often follow us into adulthood. Drawing from Scripture, they explore how God’s presence offers comfort in the midst of anxiety and uncertainty, and they share practical ways to process fear in everyday life.

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz discuss the ongoing impact of the war in Ukraine and Ridgecrest Baptist Church’s efforts to support Ukrainian nationals, including fundraising, direct assistance, and advocacy for continued residency in the U.S. They share possible action steps for how to get involved as well as tips for parents on how to have hard conversations, like this, with their kids. 

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Resources Mentioned this Episode: 

• Support our Ukrainian Neighbors 

• Parenting Guide: Difficult Current Events 

• https://womenofwelcome.com/ 

• https://worldrelief.org/