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Paul's second journey isn't about more momentum — it's about learning to slow down, let go of your plan, and raise up a team.

In this episode, Guy and Kelli walk through Acts 16 and beyond: the Macedonian call, the birth of the church at Philippi, 18 months in Corinth, and the moment Paul starts writing letters filled with spiritual parenting language — gentle as a nursing mother, investing like a spiritual father.

They talk about why suffering is inseparable from every calling (not just apostolic ones), how "slower is faster" applies to disciple-making, and why the goal was never to do it all yourself, it was always to raise up multipliers.

Honest. Practical. Grounded in Scripture and real life.

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We're back for Part 2 of our deep dive into Paul's journeys — and this time, we're getting into the real details of his first missionary journey with Barnabas through the Galatian region (Acts 13–14). If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go back and start there — it lays a powerful foundation for everything we cover here.

In This Episode:

We open by talking about three things that transformed how we read and understand the scriptures: reading the Bible in large quantities and in its full context, mirror reading (looking at both the historical backdrop and the side-by-side reading of Paul's letters alongside the Book of Acts), and Neil's leadership development framework that shows us how Paul grew through each journey.

One of the most mind-blowing moments of this conversation is realizing that Acts 9 through Acts 15 — just six chapters — actually covers 14 to 15 years of Paul's life. So much happened in Damascus, Tarsus, and Jerusalem before Paul ever arrived in Antioch. And Paul wasn't sitting around waiting — he was in synagogues, proclaiming Christ, being beaten, and being restored.

Key Themes We Explore:

• The apostolic call — what it means to start, strengthen, and sustain the work in new places

• Why Barnabas is mentioned first, and when it shifts to Paul & Barnabas — and why it matters

• Kingdom Stewards — taking responsibility for what God has given you as fertilizer for growth

• The first journey as the most chaotic — and why that's okay and necessary

• How leaders are developed in the local church before they're ever sent out

• The difference between apostolic (going) church and the local (staying) church

• Why delegation is hard on the first journey — and what to do about it

Reflective Questions for Your First Journey:

Wherever you are in your faith walk, these questions are worth sitting with — especially if you're in a season of starting something new or feeling scattered in your ministry:

• Have you found yourself in a hurry to serve God, ticking boxes instead of growing people?

• Are you working on a wide scale with great diversity, but no real focus?

• Do people notice how good you are at the job — and is that becoming about you instead of Jesus?

• Is delegation hard for you? Do you struggle to trust others to do the work?

• Are the results of your work more important to you than the process of developing people?

The first journey is probably the least effective journey of our lives — but it's also the most necessary. It's where we gain the practical know-how that will later be passed on to others. Start where you are. Be faithful with the relationships God has already given you. That's where the kingdom starts — and it spreads from there.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Untold Story of the New Testament Church — Frank Viola

• The Bible Project — bibleproject.com

• Leadership Community Mirror Reading Guide — email us to request a copy

Next Episode:

We're just getting started! Next time we'll be covering Paul's Second Journey — with a new team, new challenges, and a whole new level of leadership maturity. Don't miss it.

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Ep 027: This is Part 1 of our new series on Paul’s Journey.Before we break down each of Paul’s missionary journeys, we need to understand something critical…Paul wasn’t perfect. He was in process.In this episode of the Mud & Rib Podcast, we introduce the foundation for understanding Paul’s life, leadership, and growth. Most people assume Paul became a fully developed leader after his Damascus Road encounter—but Scripture shows a different story.In this episode, we unpack:✔ Why spiritual growth is a process, not perfection✔ How Paul developed over time ✔ Why understanding the full biblical story matters📌 Coming Next:We’ll walk through Paul’s actual journeys—what changed, how he grew, and what it means for us today.👇 CONNECT WITH US▶️ Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheCaskeyCollective 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Search Mud & Rib Podcast 📧 Join Our Mailing List: https://mud-rib-podcast.kit.com/ab8ddab6d6 📸 Instagram: @mud.and.rib.podcast 💌 Share Your Ideas: [email protected] 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 SubscribeFollow along for the full Paul’s Journey series.

Ep 026: In this episode of the Mud and Rib Podcast, Guy and Kelli Caskey explore a simple but powerful framework for developing leaders called MAWL: Model, Assist, Watch, Launch.

Using Deuteronomy 6, the example of Jesus’ leadership, and years of experience in parenting, disciple-making, church planting, and the workplace, they discuss how real leadership development happens through relationship and practice—not just training or information.

Many leaders skip critical steps in developing others. Some delegate too quickly, while others never release people to lead. The MAWL framework provides a clear pathway to help people grow in confidence, competence, and calling so they can eventually lead others as well.

Guy and Kelli also connect this leadership pathway with Ken Blanchard’s situational leadership model, showing how different stages of growth require different types of leadership support.

Whether you're a parent, workplace leader, disciple maker, or ministry leader, this episode will help you develop people intentionally and multiply leaders over time.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Leadership

02:22 The Importance of Modeling in Leadership

06:59 Assisting and Supporting Others

14:21 The Watching Phase in Leadership

20:13 Launching Leaders: The Final Step

23:25 Situational Leadership Explained

35:49 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Resources

Deuteronomy 6 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+6&version=NIV

Ken Blanchard's Situational Leadership Model - https://www.kenblanchard.com/

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Ep 025: In this episode of the Mud and Rib Podcast (Love, Life, and Leadership), Guy and Kelli talk about Identity, Intimacy, and Influence, and why these three realities are meant to function simultaneously, like a Venn diagram, not a step-by-step ladder.We unpack why every Jesus-follower is called to meaningful influence (not platform influence), and why true impact flows from knowing who you are in Christ (new creation), learning intimacy with God (not checklist Christianity), and living out your responsibility as an ambassador with a ministry and a message.You’ll hear practical ways to develop your “fingerprint” of intimacy, how obedience often deepens dependence, and why influence that people trust requires both character and competency.Chapters00:00 Introduction: The Significance of Influence in Christian Life00:37 Why Influence Matters for Followers of Christ01:34 Different Levels of Influence and Talents03:16 The Role of Faithfulness and Influence in Daily Life04:40 Influence Beyond Ministry: Everyday Impact05:10 Our Identity in Christ: A New Creation07:04 Children of God vs. Created in God's Image08:49 The Ministry and Message of Influence09:46 Responsibility and Sphere of Influence10:15 The Fullness of Following Jesus: Beyond Relationship with God13:27 Understanding the Venn Diagram of Identity, Intimacy, and Influence14:20 God’s Favor vs. Intimacy: Knowing the Heart of God15:14 Developing Personal Intimacy with God16:39 The Role of Spiritual Disciplines in Intimacy18:34 Authentic Connection with God: Beyond Techniques20:01 Connecting Daily Tasks to Spiritual Life21:26 Practical Ways to Stay Focused on God Throughout the Day22:25 Engaging with People as Jesus Did23:25 Christ’s Abiding Presence and Spiritual Connection24:22 Obedience as a Path to Deeper Intimacy25:49 Personal Stories of God’s Presence in Crisis27:11 Living with Character and Competence29:03 The Urgency of Influence and Maturity32:14 The True Goal: Influence Out of Relationship, Not Motivation33:12 Starting Where You Are: Faithful Steps in Influence35:24 MUD & RIB WEEKLY OUTRO.mp4ResourcesCelebration of Disciplines by Richard Foster - https://www.amazon.com/Celebration-Disciplines-Spiritual-Formation-Through/dp/0060694407▶️ Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheCaskeyCollective 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Search Mud & Rib Podcast 📧 Join Our Mailing List: https://mud-rib-podcast.kit.com/ab8ddab6d6 📸 Instagram: @mud.and.rib.podcast 💌 Share Your Ideas: [email protected] If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a review—it truly helps others find the podcast

Ep 024: Boundaries with in-laws can be one of the most challenging parts of marriage.

In this final episode of our Marriage Mini-Series, we talkabout how to honor your parents while protecting your covenant. What does “leave and cleave” really mean? When is it normal transition, and when is it unhealthy or even toxic?

The Caskey's took special care to speak to both the in-lawsand the married couples without dishonoring either one.

We cover:
• Setting healthy boundaries with in-laws
• Honoring parents without dishonoring your spouse
• Navigating holidays, religion, and family expectations
• Biblical principles for marriage and family
• How clear communication strengthens relationships

Healthy boundaries aren’t disrespectful, they protect unity.

Chapters
00:00 Navigating In-Law Relationships
02:58 Understanding Boundaries with In-Laws
06:03 The Importance of Communication
09:12 Honoring Parents vs. Establishing Boundaries
11:55 Cultural Influences on Family Dynamics
14:57 Setting Boundaries During Holidays
17:57 Handling Religious Differences
20:51 Empathy in Boundary Setting
23:25 The Role of Communication in Family Dynamics
26:14 Navigating Toxic Relationships
29:32 Final Thoughts on Family Boundaries
35:44 MUD & RIB WEEKLY OUTRO.mp4

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Marriage Mini Series – Part 3: Trust, Forgiveness & HealingWhat actually breaks trust in a marriage?Is forgiveness the same thing as trust?And can a relationship truly heal after betrayal?In this episode of the Mud & Rib Podcast, Guy and Kelli talk honestly about broken trust — from lying and secrecy to pornography and infidelity — and what it really takes to rebuild what was shattered.We unpack:What happens emotionally and physically when safety is lostThe difference between forgiveness (a decision) and trust (a process)What real repentance looks likeHow boundaries protect love instead of punishWhy accountability and transparency matterWhen counseling or coaching may be wiseMarriage is not built on perfection.If trust has been broken, you are not disqualified — but you are responsible for what happens next.Healing won’t take you back to what you had.It moves you forward to something new.There is hope. There is work to do. There is grace available.

In Part 2 of our Marriage Mini-Series, Guy and Kelli Caskey have an honest conversation about emotional connection, intimacy, and sex in marriage.This episode goes beyond cultural extremes—neither purity culture shame nor Hollywood fantasy—to explore God’s design for sex as a gift within covenant marriage. Drawing from their own story, including years of struggle, miscommunication, and healing, Guy and Kelli talk candidly about:• Why emotional connection deeply affects physical intimacy• How communication (or lack of it) shapes the marriage bed• Differing sex drives and realistic expectations around frequency• Insecurity, body image, and feeling desired• The impact of porn on trust and intimacy• Healthy boundaries, serving one another, and rebuilding trust over time• Why sex can be fast food, home-cooked, or gourmet—and why all three matterThis conversation is vulnerable, practical, and hopeful. Whether your marriage is thriving or struggling, this episode invites you to pursue oneness, trust, and intimacy that honors God and strengthens your relationship.

Ep 22: In Part 2 of our Marriage Mini-Series, Guy and Kelli Caskey have an honest conversation about emotional connection, intimacy, and sex in marriage.This episode goes beyond cultural extremes—neither purity culture shame nor Hollywood fantasy—to explore God’s design for sex as a gift within covenant marriage.

Drawing from their own story, including years of struggle, miscommunication, and healing, Guy and Kelli talk candidly about:

• Why emotional connection deeply affects physical intimacy

• How communication (or lack of it) shapes the marriage bed

• Differing sex drives and realistic expectations around frequency

• Insecurity, body image, and feeling desired

• The impact of porn on trust and intimacy

• Healthy boundaries, serving one another, and rebuilding trust over time

• Why sex can be fast food, home-cooked, or gourmet—and why all three matter

This conversation is vulnerable, practical, and hopeful. Whether your marriage is thriving or struggling, this episode is an invitation to pursue oneness, trust, and intimacy that honors God and strengthens your relationship.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Emotional Connection and Intimacy

02:52 Understanding the Purpose of Sex in Marriage

05:43 The Impact of Past Experiences on Sexual Relationships

09:29 The Gift of Sex: Pleasure and Connection

13:32. Navigating Frequency and Expectations in Sexual Relationships

17:40. Emotional Connection Beyond the Physical

21:18. Insecurities and Body Image in Sexual Relationships

24:34 Different Types of Sexual Experiences

28:08 Setting Boundaries and Communication in Sex

31:01 The Effects of Pornography on Marriage

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Welcome to the Mud & Rib Podcast—about love, life, and leadership. We’re kicking off a four-week Marriage Mini Series, based on topics you voted for, starting with communication and conflict resolution.Guy and Kelli share some of the real conflicts from their early marriage—like mind-reading expectations, trying to control change in each other, triggers from past pain, and learning to prioritize the marriage relationship even in the middle of ministry and busy seasons. They talk about how marriage doesn’t have to stay hard, but it will refine you—because the hardest part is often dying to selfishness and growing in maturity.This episode gets practical:-how to stop shutting down in conflict-how to create “time-out” agreements without stonewalling-why you can’t “make” someone feel something—and how to own your emotions-how to use active listening and assertive (clear) communication-when honesty helps…and when “telling everything” can actually harm trust-how honor, prayer, and good questions can break toxic cyclesThis conversation sets the foundation for Part 2: Emotional Connection, Intimacy, and Sex in Marriage.