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According to Sermon on the Mount, there's a way to live that will make life better for you, but it might sound counterintuitive. In the first four beatitudes, Jesus invites you to be poor in spirit, to mourn, to be meek, and to hunger and thirst for righteousness, which may leave you thinking, wait, what? But we can explain.

In this episode, Whit and Casey explore meme culture, Old Testament references, and the qualities of a Kingdom seeker.

Show notes: Check out the message: How to Be a Kingdom Seeker: https://youtu.be/8gORP9b0NKo?si=w5zgmM_JMM8Ytsgy

In this episode, they the following books:

Hitler's Furies by Wendy Lower: https://www.amazon.com/Hitlers-Furies-German-Killing-Fields/dp/0547863381

Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer https://www.amazon.com/Cost-Discipleship-Dietrich-Bonhoeffer/dp/0684815001

Every community has a set of rules and values to live by; this is what it means to be us. That's exactly what Jesus' Sermon on the Mount is for Christians. In Matthew 5-7, Jesus gives us instructions for how to live in His new kingdom. He's both forming an identity for the church and telling us how to be human.

In this episode, Whit and Casey explore how the Sermon on the Mount should be understood and applied, and what it means to truly thrive.

Show notes: Check out the message: What Does "Blessed" Really Mean in the Bible? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZYhKdXYqzs&t=2330s

In a world where the pace of technological advancement is ever-increasing, we find ourselves navigating a divide between generations like never before. There is a forward momentum to a life with God. So, how do we relate to the people who came before us and the people coming after us?

In this episode, Whit and Casey talk about passing the baton to future generations, leaving the past behind, and simple steps of obedience.

Show Notes:

Listen to the message: Navigating Generational Gaps in Church and Culture: https://youtu.be/0AKT8ce3i8Y?si=DDYbCXMkoqFCXIuq Casey mentions the book Generations by Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D.: https://cotm.us/generations

For many, the Anti-Christ is a figure that resides in the world of horror movies and fiction. But when we delve deeper into Revelation and look at history, we find that the idea of a charismatic and corrupt leader is not confined to the realms of fantasy. So, who is this anti-Christ, and what's his mark?

In this episode, Whit and Casey answer questions like, How do we avoid falling prey to magnetic leaders? Can you accidentally take the mark of the beast? Show notes:

Listen to the message: https://youtu.be/Kw_3aZBnL_E?si=pkdxBQo5FbKRseNu

God has chosen to speak primarily to and through His Church. But are we listening? Revelation 2-3 contains messages and warnings from Jesus through the apostle John. When we understand the cultural context of these letters, we can more accurately understand what the Spirit was saying and heed the message ourselves. In this episode, Whit and Casey discuss the dangers of defending truth apart from love, a self-sufficient mindset, and becoming disconnected from the Source. Show notes: Check out the message: https://youtu.be/ZYnYxm_ff8c?si=KwyPHZBsABjfrM4r

The Book of Revelation has fascinated and perplexed readers for centuries. Some people view it as a code to be cracked, others as a scary book to be avoided. But one thing remains clear: the church needs it. In this episode, Whit and Casey talk about how we should approach the book of Revelation and its significance both for the historical church and our personal journeys. Show notes: Watch the Message: https://youtu.be/pvaLuID0Avs