What happens when we stop chasing approval and start living from design?

In this week's episode of The Cutting Room Floor, Neil, Jess, and Jon unpack the conversation behind the sermon on modesty, a topic that's often misunderstood and sometimes avoided. Jon shares the deeper biblical meaning behind the word modest, why it's rooted in the nature of God, and how living a "well-arranged" life brings freedom, not restriction. Together they explore what it looks like to find order in the chaos, reclaim identity in Christ, and take one small step toward living with purpose and peace.

This week, take one step toward being "well arranged." Whether it's your wardrobe, your words, or your work, ask God to help you bring order to what feels chaotic and let your life reflect His beauty and design.

Hosts: Neil Gregory, Jess McKenney, and Jon Weece

What We Discuss:

• The biblical meaning of "modesty"
• Why modesty is more about order than appearance
• How culture confuses freedom with pressure, especially for women
• The connection between modesty and identity in Christ
• Practical ways to take one step toward change
• The role of older women as examples of grace and wisdom
• Lessons from Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her "well-arranged" faith
• How dads can shape daughters' sense of worth and security
• Why words matter as much as wardrobe
• Finding peace and purpose in the midst of cultural chaos

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About Southland Christian Church

Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. We want what He wants: for heaven to be really crowded. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously.

To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give

Proverbs 31:10-31 | Join us as Jon unpacks God's intention for womanhood in a sermon on being modest versus manipulative.

When everything falls apart, will you still trust God?

This week on The Cutting Room Floor, Neil and Scott sit down to unpack the message that almost didn't happen, one built in real time around the story of Hannah. From flight cancellations to last-minute rewrites, what emerged was a powerful reminder of humility, sacrifice, and the high calling women carry as image bearers of God. Scott shares what got left on the cutting room floor, including deeper insights into Samuel, the weight of infertility, and how modern lies of self-sufficiency aren't just failing men, they're failing women too.

What are you still trying to control? Maybe it's time to hand it over to God.

Hosts: Neil Gregory & Scott Nickell

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What We Discuss:

• What happens when your guest teacher gets stuck in Missouri
• How Hannah models humility and strength in the face of hardship
• Samuel's birth, his name, and his powerful legacy
• Why Eli's sons were worthless and why that contrast matters
• The deep pain of infertility and the silence of unanswered prayers
• The cultural lie women are being sold, and why it's not working
• Why "read the rest of the story" is essential Bible wisdom
• How casting our cares on God requires humility and practice
• What it really means to surrender control

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About Southland Christian Church

Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. We want what He wants: for heaven to be really crowded. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously.

To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give

1 Samuel 1 | Join us as Scott Nickell unpacks God's intention for womanhood in a sermon on being humble versus powerful.

What do you do when the person standing in the way of spiritual growth is you?

This week on The Cutting Room Floor, our hosts unpack the final week of the men's portion of our Toy Story series with, Servant vs. Selfish, and why dying daily is the only way forward. Scott Hatfield joins Scott Nickell as they talk baptisms, cultural resistance to servant leadership, and the gritty, often unnoticed daily choices that shape a man's character.

The challenge? Die daily. Not once, not occasionally, but every single morning. Lay down your pride, your preferences, your comfort, and pick up a cross instead. Then do it again tomorrow.

Hosts: Scott Hatfield and Scott Nickell

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What We Discuss:

• What a Greek word study on "ransom" reveals about Jesus' sacrifice
• Why servant leadership is a full-contact sport
• The difference between two kinds of tired
• What women are noticing and saying about this men's series
• How self-worship is being reinforced by 150 years of culture
• Scott's warning about pastors who deny substitutionary atonement
• What men must do as the women's series begins next week

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About Southland Christian Church Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. We want what He wants: for heaven to be really crowded. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously.

To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give

Philippians 2:1-11 | Join us as Scott unpacks God's intention for manhood in a sermon on being a servant versus selfish.

When the battle comes to your doorstep, are you the man in the arena or just another voice from the couch?

In week three of Toy Stories, Scott Nickell sat down on The Cutting Room Floor to unpack what didn't make it into his sermon. From David's courage to Saul's passivity, from critics to shepherds, Scott walks through four pictures of masculinity we all live out and only one of them reflects Jesus.

This week's challenge: Ask yourself, "Who in my life is hurting because I'm not protecting them?" Then do something about it.

Hosts: Neil Gregory & Scott Nickell

What We Discuss:

• Four pictures of masculinity: the bully, the critic, the soft king, and the good shepherd
• Why Saul's passivity was more dangerous than Goliath's strength
• The overlooked influence of David's older brother
• What it means to be the "man in between" like Jesus
• Warrior-poets and the power of tenderness + toughness
• Why initiative is central to biblical manhood
• Competence vs. calling: why courage matters more than skill
• The power of stepping up, even when you've failed before

About Southland Christian Church

Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. We want what He wants: for heaven to be really crowded. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously.

To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give

1 Samuel 17 | Join us as Scott unpacks God's intention for manhood in a sermon on being a protector versus tyrant.

When it comes to manhood, are you living as a provider or just performing for the crowd?

In week two of Toy Stories, Jon Weece sat down to unpack what didn't make it into his sermon, Provider vs. Performer. From Joseph's humility to David's restraint, and from his father's influence to his own lessons in leadership, Jon shares why meekness isn't weakness, it's strength under control..

This week's challenge: stop trying to impress, and start serving the people God has placed in your life.

Hosts: Neil Gregory & Jon Weece

What We Discuss: • Joseph & David as models of humility • Lessons from Jon's dad • The difference between pride and humility • Meekness as power under control • What to do if you didn't have a strong father figure • Handling criticism and compliments in leadership • The nine most important words: "I was wrong. I am sorry. Please forgive me." • Why serving is the simplest way to practice humility • Investing in younger men and discipling the next generation

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About Southland Christian Church

Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. We want what He wants: for heaven to be really crowded. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously.

To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give

Godly men aren't called to perform for approval but to provide through humility and love. In Philippians 2, Jesus shows that real strength is found in serving others, not seeking applause. This week, we'll learn how to lead like Christ by elevating others, taking risks in faith, and leaving people and places better than we found them.