Death feels final, but Jesus tells a different story. In Luke 7:11-17, Jesus meets a grieving widow, stops a funeral procession, and reveals His compassion and authority over death itself. Wherever Jesus meets death—whether in our circumstances, our relationships, or our hearts—He brings hope, life, and the promise that death never has the final word.

Jason, Nate, and Corey sit down to talk about this week's message (as well as answering last week's questions!)

As always, you can look one episode earlier to catch the sermon if you haven't yet, as that will make this conversation make a lot more sense.

When life becomes difficult, where do you turn first? In Luke 7:1-10, a Roman centurion demonstrates remarkable faith by trusting that Jesus' word alone is enough. His example challenges us to examine whether our confidence rests fully in Christ or in the many things we try to place alongside Him.

Josh, Corey, and Nate sit down to discuss this weekend's message. Please note, we dealt with a full power outage at the last section of this podcast, so we were not able to get to questions, but we will address your questions next week!

As always, you can look one episode earlier to catch the sermon if you haven't yet, as that will make this conversation make a lot more sense.

At the conclusion of the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus asks a piercing question: "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" In Luke 6:46-49, He contrasts two builders, revealing that the difference between a life that stands and a life that collapses is not what we hear, but what we do with what we've heard. 

Josh, Ken, and Richard sit down to discuss this week's sermon. As always, you can look one episode earlier to catch the sermon if you haven't yet, as that will make this conversation make a lot more sense!

Every orchard tells a story, and so does every life. Drawing from Jesus' teaching in Luke 6, we learn how the seeds we plant, the influences we allow, and the condition of our hearts shape the fruit we produce. God desires more than outward religion—He wants a transformed heart that reflects His grace, truth, and love to the world around us.

In this episode, Jason, Josh, and Nate discuss the sermon preached on 5/31/26. They answer questions about judging those inside and outside the church, and discuss the biblical way to do it.

Jesus never says to ignore the speck in someone else's eye. Instead, He calls us to examine our own hearts first, extending the same mercy, forgiveness, and grace that we hope to receive from God. In Luke 6, we discover that healthy correction grows out of humility, close relationships, and a commitment to becoming more like Jesus rather than simply proving someone else wrong.

In this episode of the Becoming Better Podcast, Nate, Josh, and Jason discuss this week's sermon on living out Jesus' version of the "golden rule"