Supporting Scriptures: Main Points: Overall Message: The podcast explores the complex reasons why prayers may seem to go unheard, moving beyond the simple idea of “no.” The hosts suggest that while sin and relational discord can hinder communication with God, many “unanswered” prayers are simply matters of divine timing and spiritual warfare. Ultimately, they encourage […]

This episode continues the conversation on “Talking to Jesus,” focusing specifically on the battle for the mind and the necessity of praying God’s Word back to Him to find true peace. Hosts Will and Marie discuss how anxiety and external circumstances often try to overwhelm our trust, and how a disciplined thought life is the […]

This episode of the In the Word Podcast explores the profound privilege of prayer, emphasizing that it is an unfiltered, unrestricted, and unconditioned access to God through faith in Jesus Christ. Hosts Will and Marie discuss how salvation and the ability to commune with God are gifts of grace rather than the result of religious […]

This episode of the In the Word podcast focuses on the nuances of prayer, patience, and God’s timing. The conversation highlights the tension believers often feel between scriptures that promise immediate answers and those that describe periods of waiting and suffering. They explore the idea that “waiting is not wasting,” suggesting that the persistence required […]

1. Introduction 2. Grace vs. Works 3. Scriptural Foundation: Ephesians 2:8-9 4. Sacrifice or Investment? 5. Matthew 19:29—The Promise of Reward 6. Eternal Life: The Ultimate Reward 7. The First Will Be Last, and the Last First 8. Who Are the First and Last? 9. Peter’s Question: “What’s in it for us?” 10. Motivation for Service 11. No One Can Boast 12. Examples: Samuel and the Thief […]

1. Introduction 2. Setting the Stage: The Key Proverb 3. Initial Reflections on “The Last Will Be First” 4. Supporting Teachings from Jesus 5. Attitude Over Accomplishment or Seniority 6. The Parable’s Core Message 7. Circular Nature of the Saying Scriptures Referenced Reference Context in Podcast Matthew 19:30; 20:16 “The last will be first, and the first last”—framing the parable and the […]

Main Points 1. Recurring Predictions of Christ’s Return 2. Scriptural Warnings Against Date-Setting 3. The Importance of Knowing the Written Word 4. Historical Context of Failed Predictions 5. The Call to Readiness, Not Speculation 6. Personal Application: Readiness of Heart 7. The Promise of Christ’s Return and Resurrection 8. Final Exhortation and Prayer Scriptures Referenced […]

Main Points This episode of the “In the Word Podcast” serves as an encouragement for believers to engage with Scripture, emphasizing the transformative power of consistent reading over the pressure of intensive study. The hosts, Will and Marie, build on the previous episode’s theme of having a “heart of purpose” by focusing on the practical, […]

Main Points This episode of the “In the Word Podcast” is a concise exhortation for believers to actively and diligently pursue spiritual growth. The hosts, Will and Marie, use 2 Peter as a foundational text to argue that Christian faith is not passive but requires intentional effort. The discussion is built on the following key […]

Main Points This episode focuses on the idea that a genuine, enthusiastic desire to share God’s Word is the natural result of a deep, personal, and consistent engagement with it. The hosts, Will and Marie, explore what it takes to cultivate this authentic passion. The message is built on the following key points: Scriptures Referenced […]