In this episode, Rowan Miller and Pastor Don Patterson tackle a question many Christians quietly wrestle with: how much attention should we give to topics like the Nephilim and the Book of Enoch?

They examine what Scripture does—and doesn’t—say about these controversial subjects, and contrast that with the clear teaching of Romans 8 on identity in Christ. The conversation addresses pride, the proper use of spiritual gifts, and how believers can avoid being distracted by speculation while missing foundational truth.

This episode is designed to help listeners think clearly, prioritize biblical authority, and live with confidence rooted in what God has plainly revealed.

00:00:04 - Identity in Christ: Why It Matters More Than Speculation

How do you discern whether something is truly from God—or something internal?

In this episode, Rowan Miller sits down with Pastor Don Patterson to examine that question through lived experience. Don shares specific moments that shaped his faith: his early baptism, a growing sense of calling, and the deep loss of his son.

They also address more debated areas—speaking in tongues, impressions, and everyday moments where people claim God is speaking. Along the way, they connect these experiences to Scripture (James, Job, Paul, Peter) and ask what biblical discernment actually looks like.

This is a grounded conversation about grief, calling, and the challenge of interpreting spiritual experiences honestly.

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00:00:05 What Does It Mean for God to “Speak”?

00:02:00 Personal Experiences: Hearing God or Interpreting Feelings?

00:05:50 Life-Changing Moments and How We Interpret Them

00:08:30 Sensing a Call: How Do You Know It’s Real?

00:10:28 Where Faith Begins: Experience vs. Truth

00:14:08 Ongoing Change: Is God Still Speaking Today?

00:15:09 Job, Paul, Peter: Do Our Experiences Match Scripture?

00:16:31 Final Thoughts: Discernment, Gratitude, and Caution

How should a Christian decide who to trust?

In this episode, we work through Jesus’ warning to “know them by their fruit” and apply it to real-life decisions about counsel, teaching, and influence. What do you do when someone claims faith but lacks consistency, humility, or biblical clarity?

We also explore how spiritual habits—Scripture, prayer, Sabbath, and reflection—form the kind of discernment that isn’t reactive but grounded. Finally, we discuss the idea of God’s relationship to time and how that perspective reshapes urgency, anxiety, and spiritual growth.

This is a practical conversation about discernment, formation, and truth.

This episode tackles a difficult but necessary question: what is Satan actually allowed to do?

Using the book of Job as a foundation, we examine God’s sovereignty, the role of Satan, and what Scripture does—and does not—say about spiritual warfare. We discuss common misconceptions around oppression, possession, and personal responsibility, and why clarity here matters for how Christians interpret suffering.

We also bring the conversation into modern life, exploring how technology, attention, and daily habits can function as points of influence. Along the way, we reflect on real experiences of conflict, hardship, and how God uses those seasons to refine both individuals and churches.

This is a conversation about limits, responsibility, and learning to think clearly about suffering and spiritual reality.

Students asked direct questions about spiritual warfare, demonic influence, and everyday faith—and we took them seriously.

In this episode, we examine:

The goal is simple: replace confusion with clear biblical categories.

In this episode, Don Patterson and Rowan Miller respond to unfiltered questions from middle and high school students.

They address four major areas of confusion:

Whether the Bible speaks meaningfully to climate and environmental concerns

How Christians should think about evolution and human origins

Which Old Testament laws still apply—and why

What Scripture actually reveals about heaven and eternal life

The goal is not speculation or tradition, but clarity from the biblical text itself. This episode is designed for listeners who want direct answers to questions many Christians struggle to explain.

Immigration is one of the most emotionally charged political issues in the modern world—but Christians often appeal to the Bible without asking what those passages actually meant in their original context.

In this episode, Rowan Miller and Pastor Don Patterson examine what Scripture really teaches about the “foreigner” or “stranger.” Looking closely at passages like Leviticus 24, they discuss how ancient Israel functioned as a covenant nation and what expectations were placed on outsiders who lived among God’s people.

The discussion pushes past common political talking points and asks a harder question: Does biblical compassion remove the importance of law—or does the Bible assume both?

The conversation also turns toward agriculture, exploring biblical land practices like fallow years and Jubilee rhythms, and why those patterns are difficult to sustain in modern economic systems. Pastor Don also highlights the risks farmers face today and why Christians should have deeper appreciation for those who produce food.

Topics include:

• The meaning of “the stranger” in Old Testament law

00:00:09 – Relish Podcast Introduction

This episode addresses a central theological tension:

If God is sovereign over history, are human beings still responsible for their actions?

We answer that question through two difficult biblical texts:

Judas’ betrayal of Jesus — Did he have genuine freedom, or was he fulfilling an unavoidable script?

The execution in Book of Numbers 15 — Why was gathering sticks treated as a capital offense?

We explore:

Scriptural motives attributed to Judas

The relationship between prophecy and free choice

Covenant law in ancient Israel

Communal justice and the function of stoning

The shift seen in Gospel of John 8

How sovereignty and responsibility operate together

This episode aims for clarity, not sentiment — especially for those who struggle with difficult passages.

This episode tackles a difficult but timely question:

We explore:

Humor and sharp imagery in Jesus’ teaching

The testing of faith in Job and James

The Flood account in Genesis 6–9

“The springs of the deep” and Peleg’s divided earth

Apocalyptic environmental shifts in Revelation

We examine whether Scripture presents environmental upheaval as metaphor, judgment, cyclical pattern, or historical reality—and how believers should think about suffering and global instability today.

This episode is for listeners who want clarity, not slogans.

In this episode, Rowan Miller and Pastor Don Patterson examine one central tension: how Christians are meant to hold truth and grace together in the face of real suffering and difficult Scripture.

They discuss:

• Whether it’s biblically acceptable to be angry at God

Rather than avoiding hard passages or softening biblical standards, this conversation models how clarity, humility, and theological precision can coexist with compassion.

The goal is not inspiration—but understanding.