Why does God allow evil to continue if Jesus is already King? That question isn't just philosophical. For most of us, it is personal.

Ryan Flint brings this week's Matthew 13 study to Beyond the Notes, focusing on the parable of the wheat and the weeds. The episode covers why God's delay of judgment is not weakness but mercy, what Charles Spurgeon observed about every breath being evidence of God's patience, and what 2 Peter 3:9 tells us about God's disposition toward those who haven't yet believed.

Every person who has trusted Christ has already been blessed by that patience. This episode is for anyone carrying questions about suffering or injustice, and for believers who need a reminder of why the harvest has not yet come.

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Matthew - The King has Come

"The Kingdom In The Meantime"

(Matthew 13:24-43)

In this episode of the McGregor Podcast, Ryan Flint explores Matthew 13:24–43, unpacking Jesus’ parables about the kingdom and its presence amid a broken world. He addresses honest questions about why evil persists despite Christ’s reign and offers insight into the patient, discerning, and hope-filled life believers are called to live "in the meantime." Through vivid illustrations, warnings, and promises, Ryan Flint reveals how the kingdom advances, faces opposition, and calls us to fruitful obedience. Join us as we discover how God's perfect timing and transforming grace shape the journey between the already and the not yet.

March 15, 2026

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Spring is a busy season at McGregor. But behind the calendar, something real is being built.

Mark, Tamar, and Adrien cover the week of March 15, including the member meeting, Journey Together classes on Wednesday nights, the Legacy Choir Praise Breakfast on March 21, and the Women's Ministry Pizza Puzzle Night on March 20. They also cover the Good News Guys Concert on March 30, the upcoming student ministry golf tournament at Forest Country Club, and the full Easter Passion Week schedule: Palm Sunday Night of Worship on March 29, the Midweek Passion Service on April 1, and Easter Sunday on April 5.

Listeners leave with a clear picture of what is happening at McGregor this spring and a low-pressure way to get involved. This episode is especially useful for anyone looking to invite a friend or neighbor to something before Easter.

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Few questions carry more weight than this one: what actually separates Catholic and Protestant belief, and does it still matter?

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Saved by Grace, Called to Obedience, from our Midweek Bible Study: "Book of Jude" - 3.11.26

Taught by Ron Cook.

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Why do some people hear the gospel and walk away unchanged? Jesus didn't avoid that question. He answered it directly in the same conversation as the Parable of the Sower.

In this episode of Beyond the Notes, Pastor David reflects on last Sunday's message from Matthew 13. He walks through the three categories of parables Jesus used, unpacks the four soils and what each one represents, and explains the moment Jesus quoted the prophet Isaiah to show why so many people don't receive the gospel, even when they hear it clearly.

This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered why the people they love haven't responded to the gospel. Listeners will leave with a clearer picture of what it looks like to scatter the seed of God's Word faithfully and trust his sovereignty over who responds.

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Matthew - The King has Come

"Shattering Unrealistic Expectations"

(Matthew 13:1-23)

In this episode of the McGregor Podcast, David Miller explores the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13, focusing on how Jesus shatters unrealistic expectations about responses to the gospel. David Miller breaks down the meaning, purpose, and application of the parable, revealing why some hearts remain hard while others bear lasting fruit. Through practical encouragement for sharing faith and thoughtful guidance for parents, listeners are reminded that true spiritual growth is a result of God's grace. Tune in to be challenged, encouraged, and inspired to sow the seeds of the gospel faithfully.

March 8, 2026

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Passion Week is three weeks out, and there is more on the calendar than most people have noticed yet.

Mark, Tamar, and Adrien walk through McGregor's full Easter season schedule, from Palm Sunday night worship on March 29 to the midweek passion service on April 1 and Resurrection Sunday on April 5. They also cover Journey Together, McGregor's new marriage class based on Gary Thomas's "Cherish," which opened with over 70 people in week one, plus disaster relief training on March 14, a member meeting on March 15, and the Passion Week podcast series launching March 28.

Listeners walk away with a full picture of what's happening at McGregor in the weeks leading into Easter, including dates, times, and how to get involved. This episode is for anyone connected to McGregor who wants to plan ahead or invite a friend.

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What actually separates Catholic and Protestant belief, and does it still matter?

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Understanding Our Identity in Christ: Called, Loved, and Secure, from our Midweek Bible Study: "Book of Jude" - 3.4.26

Taught by Mike Hess.

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