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Pastor JJ continues working through The Beatitudes with the students.

Pastor Hunter and Drew Mathews sit down to discuss the sermon from Sunday, "Where Are They?"

They examine the gratitude they carry in their own lives for how God brought them to where they sit now, and they explore the question about how people can feel the same goodness from God, but not respond the same.

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What does the Bible actually say, and how can we be sure we're interpreting it correctly? In this episode of the New Grace Extras Podcast, Drew and Caleb dive into hermeneutics—the study of how to properly interpret Scripture—and explain why it's something every Christian should understand.

The key to good biblical interpretation is context, context, context. Through practical examples from Proverbs, Matthew, Romans, Galatians, James, and the parable of the prodigal son, they explore the importance of understanding both the historical and literary context of Scripture. They also unpack the difference between eisegesis (reading our own ideas into the Bible) and exegesis (drawing out what the original author intended to communicate).

Along the way, Drew and Caleb share practical resources to help you dig deeper, including Bible dictionaries, handbooks, commentaries, atlases, and online study tools. Whether you're new to studying Scripture or have been reading the Bible for years, this conversation will challenge you to move beyond asking, "What does this mean to me?" and start asking, "What was God communicating through His Word?"

Notable Resources Mentioned:

• Blue Letter Bible – A free website and app with Bible word studies, commentaries, and verse-by-verse resources.

• Holman's Bible Dictionaries & Handbooks – Helpful background information on biblical people, places, words, and individual books of the Bible.

• Bible Commentaries – Additional explanations and historical background to help understand Scripture.

• Bible Atlases – Geographic and historical context for biblical events.

• Old & New Testament Introductions and Surveys – Overviews of biblical books, their audiences, themes, and historical settings.

• BibleCommentaries.com – An online resource for finding Bible commentaries.

The goal isn't simply to find something that applies to our lives, but to know God more deeply by understanding what He has actually revealed through His Word.

The most important part of a speech is the first words. Pastor JJ begins a series on the Beatitudes, digging into the first words of Jesus's Sermon on the Mount.

Drew and Pastor Derek explore the imagery of what comes after the judgement and discuss how what we do now can affect what happens then.

Pastor Derek, Pastor Hunter, and Drew sit down to answer some questions from listeners and dive into the the judgement scene of Revelation.

Pastor JJ walks the students through the story of Esau trading his birthright to Jacob for stew.

Drew and Kaleb tackle a big question today. They look at scripture, church history, different theologies, and personal views of God as they explore this question.

In this episode, Pastors Derek Anglin and Hunter Ramsey join Drew Mathews and Kaleb Glaze to discuss Jesus Revealed in Revelation: The Conquering Christ. Building on Revelation 4–16, the conversation explores how Revelation connects with other prophetic passages throughout Scripture, how different interpretations shape our understanding of end-time events, and what we can know with confidence about Christ’s ultimate victory. While the details and sequence of prophecy can be complex and debated, one truth remains central: Jesus is worthy, sovereign, and in complete control. This discussion looks beyond the questions surrounding the end times to consider what the revelation of Jesus means for our faith and how we live today.

What if your circumstances don’t determine your mindset—but your mindset determines how you face your circumstances? In Philippians, Paul writes from prison, yet his words are filled with encouragement rather than complaints. How could someone in such a difficult situation maintain that kind of perspective? Pastor JJ takes students through Philippians, exemplifying Paul's peace about his circumstances.

In Philippians 4:8, Paul challenges us to focus our minds on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable. But this isn’t just about thinking positively—it’s about being intentional with what we allow to shape our thoughts. In this message, students put that challenge into practice by identifying something for each of these attributes.

What does your mindset focus on?