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   Number 1: Stand-Alone Messages | Come To The Table | Scott Ridout

   In 2 Samuel 9, King David goes searching for someone — anyone — left from the house of his fallen friend Jonathan, just so he can show them kindness. What he finds is Mephibosheth: lame, hiding in a place called Lo-debar (which literally means 'nothing'), convinced the king is coming to destroy him. What David does next is one of the most stunning pictures of grace in the entire Bible. This message from Scott Ridout unpacks the Hebrew word hesed — the unconditional, action-oriented, asymmetrical love of God — and why the table is where that love has always shown up.

   September 08, 2026·43min
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   Number 2: Continuing the Conversation | Find Your Moment | It's Complicated

   You had the best intentions. You picked your words carefully. So why did it still go sideways? In this episode of Continuing the Conversation, Craig Smith and Colin McFarland dig into one of the most practically useful ideas from Sunday's message in the Proverbs series — the difference between knowing a truth and knowing when and how to speak it. They unpack a framework of three Ms: motive, manner, and moment. Get one wrong and even the most important truth can land like a grenade. Craig shares a real and surprisingly difficult example — what should a pastor's wife say when her husband genuinely isn't a strong preacher? — to show just how layered these situations get in real life. Colin pushes back with a great observation: most of us check one or two boxes and convince ourselves that's enough. It's not. All three have to be in place. This episode also goes behind the scenes of sermon prep — including the rare week Craig had to trash a nearly finished message and start over days before Sunday, and why single-verse preaching makes him more anxious than almost anything else. 👉 Whether you're navigating a tough conversation at work, at home, or in your small group, this one gives you a practical grid for thinking it through before you open your mouth. 🎧 Listen to this weekend's full sermon first, then come back here to go deeper. New episodes drop midweek. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Like, share, and comment if this episode hit home. As always, shoot us your questions at [email protected] and enjoy today's episode. Also, check out our YouTube Channel and the Playlist titled "Questions with Craig" for more resources. Or submit your PRAYER REQUESTS for our care team. ============================= Continuing The Conversation: Feed Credits ============================= HOST:: Colin McFarland, Craig Smith PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Zac Anderson CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Colin McFarland A Product of The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

   September 02, 2026·24min
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   Number 3: Find Your Moment | It's Complicated | Craig Smith

   You meant well. So why did that conversation make everything worse? Pastor Craig Smith unpacks Proverbs 27:14 — a proverb about a guy who loudly blesses his neighbor at sunrise and gets cursed for it — to reveal three things that determine whether a hard conversation heals a relationship or damages it: motive, manner, and moment. If you have a conversation you've been dreading, or one you regret, this message is for you.

   September 01, 2026·31min
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   Number 4: Continuing the Conversation | Find Your Filter | It's Complicated

   Bitterness doesn't usually announce itself. It grows quietly, often dressed up in the language of boundaries, self-protection, or just being realistic about people. But what happens when it's already taken root — and what if some of the things we think are helping are actually keeping us stuck? In this episode of Continuing the Conversation, host Kelly McSpearin and Lead Pastor Craig Smith dig into what guarding your heart actually requires — and it's more than just clearing out the bad stuff. Craig walks through why loving God and loving people isn't just a spiritual posture; it's an act of guarding your heart by keeping it full. They also get honest about why echo chambers — from social media algorithms to therapy that only validates — can quietly deepen bitterness without us noticing. Craig shares a personal story about being called out by his own team, and why his first reaction wasn't defensiveness but gratitude. That kind of accountability doesn't come from a program — it comes from friendships built over years where the truth can actually land. 👉 If you've ever felt stuck in pain that's become your whole perspective on life, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Listen to this weekend's full sermon first, then come back here to go deeper. New episodes drop midweek. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Like, share, and comment if this episode hit home. As always, shoot us your questions at [email protected] and enjoy today's episode. Also, check out our YouTube Channel and the Playlist titled "Questions with Craig" for more resources. Or submit your PRAYER REQUESTS for our care team. ============================= Continuing The Conversation: Feed Credits ============================= HOST:: Kelly McSparran, Craig Smith PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Zac Anderson CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Colin McFarland A Product of The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

   August 27, 2026·20min
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   Number 5: Find Your Filter | It's Complicated | Craig Smith

   You've probably said it before: 'I don't know what came over me.' But what if that's not actually true? In this episode, Pastor Craig Smith unpacks Proverbs 4:23 — 'Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it' — and makes the case that the words you say, the choices you make, and the conflict in your relationships all trace back to one place: your heart. The filter you put in place (or don't) shapes your future more than you realize.

   August 24, 2026·43min
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