Pastor Mike encourages believers to stand united in selfless love even while the world we live in threatens to tear us apart. Through the cross of Christ we have all been reconciled to one another and share one enduring, eternal, glorious salvation. This is cause for Christian unity!

Pastor Mike examines Psalm 62 and Matthew 5 to help believers think about how to be a "city on a hill" in the midst of current upheaval.

How can believers honor Christ in the chaos following Election Day? Pastor Mike answers that question by saying, "Christian, your job description has not changed one bit." Christ still sits on the throne and we continue to honor him by loving the Lord our God, loving one another, and living lives that put the glory of the gospel on display.

Pastor and Mike discuss how believers should think about voting in this election. Included in this podcast is a discussion of John Piper's widely read article, "Policies, Persons, and Paths to Ruin." That article can be accessed at the following link: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/policies-persons-and-paths-to-ruin.

Pastor Mike and Connor talk about prayer, social media, politics, and church membership. Do the four of those fit together, you ask? Believe it or not, they do. And understanding these four realities in relation to one another will help us honor God in the present moment.

Pastor Mike encourages believers to continue soaking up and delighting in God's word. It's not complicated... It's about longing for the Word and going back again and again to feast on its truth.

Pastor Mike and Connor talk about why some believers hold unbiblical beliefs and push unbiblical agendas

Pastor Mike helps believers think through some big-picture guidelines for how Christians should engage in politics.

In the present moment, God's people are absent from church for a variety of reasons. Some are stuck at home, unable to join the body for health reasons. Others have enjoyed being at home during quarantine and have not prioritized joining the church again "in-person." In this episode, we help believers think through the Bible's input to those who are stuck or staying at home.

Pastor Mike encourages parents to continue shepherding their children—lovingly and firmly—in the midst of the challenges of quarantine.