The night Babylon fell wasn’t loud.

While the empire slept, Cyrus’ army slipped in through the drained Euphrates—right under the walls the world thought were impenetrable. A gate left open, a prophecy fulfilled, and a reminder that pride often forgets to lock the door.

In this episode, we trace the quiet fall of Babylon and uncover how God’s hand moves in history—sometimes through floods, sometimes through dry riverbeds, and always through His unshakable purpose.

Take a few minutes to reflect on what open gates God might be using in your own story today.

What do an ancient king’s dream and today’s headlines have in common?

Episode 9: Five Books, One Big Question

In this episode, Pastor Kip takes a respectful, thoughtful look at five of the world’s major holy books — exploring their origins, claims, and impact. It’s not about winning an argument; it’s about asking the honest question: What makes truth… true?

So grab your maple bar, keep an open mind, and join the conversation as we explore the one big question that unites every faith and every seeker — Where can we find the real story?

Did Jesus Raise from the Grave?

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Episode 7: Jesus: Legend, Lunatic, or Something More?

Grab a maple bar, bring your questions, and let’s talk about it.

Episode Title: Was Christianity Borrowed from Myth?

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In this episode of PodQuest, Pastor Kip explores the parallels, the differences, and the historical reality behind Christianity’s foundations. We’ll look at whether the Gospel accounts are recycled myths—or whether they stand apart as something completely new and world-changing.

Join the conversation, wrestle with the hard questions, and discover why Christianity didn’t just borrow from myth—it broke the mold.

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Ever notice that the Bible has four Gospels? Some people wonder—why not just one? And if they don’t all line up word-for-word, does that mean the story can’t be trusted? In this episode of PodQuest, Pastor Kip unpacks the unique voices of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, showing how their different perspectives actually strengthen the reliability of the story. Along the way, you’ll find out how these four portraits of Jesus can help us see Him more clearly—and trust Him more deeply.

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Some say Jesus is just another myth. But history tells a different story. In this episode, we look at extra-biblical voices, Roman records, and the ripple effect of a carpenter’s son who changed the world.

What do you do with Jesus when His followers let you down? In this episode, Pastor Kip gets real about the painful reality of “church hurt” and why so many walk away—not because of Jesus, but because of Christians who wound. From hypocrisy and cliques to scandals and broken trust, we explore why bad religion stings so deeply and how Jesus Himself actually predicted it would happen.

With some maple bar humor (of course), hammer analogies, and a look at Jesus’ own words, this conversation invites us to separate the failures of people from the goodness of Christ. Don’t let burnt dough or misused hammers erase the sweetness and healing of Jesus.

When you strip away the hype, who actually lives and teaches a way of love you can trust? In this episode we look at admired voices from history and religion, then hold them up to the kind of love we all want—patient, kind, honest, and forgiving. We’re not here to bash anyone; we’re here to be honest. If perfect love is even possible, what would it look like in real life… and who comes closest? Along the way, we talk integrity, grace, forgiveness, and what it means to be known without being shamed. By the end, you’ll have a clearer lens for evaluating any spiritual claim—and a hopeful next step toward the One who may actually measure up.

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