We're 250 episodes in, and we're not done yet!For our semiquincentennial episode, Trevor and Ryan answer the anonymous hot takes of the King's Way Staff, debating whose they are and what the take is worth.Join the conversation by letting us know your own hot take in the comments!Anonymous Hot Take Answer Key:

Welcome to our next episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. Whether or not you've read it, welcome to the club!

In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about their different experiences reading this book, with Ryan noticing the mental health, counseling, and family relationship sides, and Trevor noticing the ever-present God not leaving the author through his life of difficult situations. If you're a fan of memoirs, this is a great one to read!

Join the conversation below by commenting your thoughts on the ideas we shared from the book!

Our next book club book will be Surprised By Hope by N.T. Wright.

Welcome to our first episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club for 2026! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club!In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk through their thoughts on the book You Are Not Your Own by Alan Noble. While dense and somewhat repetitive in themes, the reader who makes it to the end will find it a treasure trove of wisdom and insight into the issues plaguing our western culture today. From the tyranny of technique to how people deal with stress detached from community, Alan Noble's book illuminates the futility of our efforts to provide our own fragile identity, purpose, and belonging.Join the conversation below by commenting your thoughts on the ideas we shared from the book!

**If you haven't watched our previous episode, stop and do that before continuing to this one!**In continuation from last week's episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to talk more extensively about the New Testament's view of political engagement, including the purpose and message of passages about government obedience like Romans 13, the hierarchy of governmental authorities being under God, and how much Christians should or should not participate in government.Join the conversation by letting us know what you thought about the episode below!

If you're reading this, it's because of the algorithm. In it we live, move, and breathe.In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to talk about the coercive force that the powers in the world want to exercise over political power and people's perception of it. The conversation ranges from the priorities of the algorithm to the different political stances and priorities of Jesus and the Old Testament on political moral obligation and engagement.Join the conversation by letting us know what you thought about the episode below!

A time is coming and has now come when the algorithm is looking for viewers who will watch this episode in Spirit and Truth.

What does that even mean?

In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about the story of the Samaritan woman at the well found in John 4, covering the relevant historical background and giving real metrics to what Jesus meant by "worship in spirit and truth". Join the conversation by letting us know what you thought about this passage and our conclusions!

This episode is one of a kind–our two cohosts do not agree on this episode's topic. You're not going to want to miss it!

In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to talk about speaking in tongues, discussing what it can and cannot biblically be, some of the possible interpretations of the biblical passages covering it, and whether or not all Christians everywhere should pursue speaking in tongues for salvation or blessing (spoiler, the answer is "no"). Join the conversation by letting us know what your faith traditions have taught or not taught you about the gift of tongues in the comments below!

**DON'T MISS our January selection for the KWP Book Club: You Are Not Your Own by Alan Noble.**

Did you stop reading Romans at or after chapter 6 and need a refresher? Then do we have an episode for you!!To prepare for our church's return to our series through Romans, Trevor and Ryan recap the content of the first six chapters of Paul's letter to the Romans, covering main ideas, background context, and the key themes that Paul relies on to communicate his central message.Join the conversation below by letting us know what you think about this section of Romans!

After viewing our Spotify Wrapped recaps for 2025 (and how they were taken over by events or family members), Trevor and Ryan wanted to get a 2025 recap right!

Join them as they talk about the milestones and notable moments from the podcast, the church, and their own personal lives. Let us know in the comments what book you loved most from the KWP Bookclub to help us choose our first one for January!

We're back with another Verse of the Day episode! In these episodes, Trevor and Ryan discuss YouVersion's Verse of the Day (from the Bible App) with little to no warning on what it is, although Trevor cheated this time.

In today's episode, the guys talk about Hebrews 12:2, covering its sermon-like literary style, the repeated exaltation of Jesus juxtaposed with different holy men and places, and how suffering can draw us closer into the family of God.

Join the conversation by letting us know what you thought about the episode or any episode ideas we should do next year!