Subtext by BPYA

Sometimes the best stories begin after the delay.

In this episode, Tim sits down with Kylie—a law school grad who found community later than she expected, but right on time for what God was doing in her life.

They talk about friendship that bloomed in the most unexpected way, the beauty of obedience when the Holy Spirit speaks, and the slow but powerful transformation that happens when you stop trying to blend in and start walking bold in who Jesus called you to be.

This one’s for the late bloomers.

The searching.

The sober curious.

The ones who almost gave up on community.

And the ones who are just now realizing they’ve found it.

Press play. God’s already been speaking—you just needed to hear it.

I am fresh off of vacation, but, I recorded this episode before vacation and with strep throat. It still so good tho.

This one’s for everybody who knows how to look like a Christian on Sunday but struggles to live like one on Monday. We’re diving deep into Romans 2—a chapter that doesn’t just challenge our behavior, but confronts our heart.

In this episode, we talk about the tension between performance and transformation. Paul pulls no punches. He calls out religious folks who are quick to judge but slow to repent—people who preach from pulpits but fall apart in private. Sound familiar?

We’ll unpack what it means to live for God’s approval, not public applause, and how God’s kindness isn’t just a warm feeling—it’s a wake-up call to true repentance.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of pretending…

If you’ve ever been more committed to the aesthetic than the authenticity…

If you’re tired of filters that hide failures…

Then this episode is for you.

We’re not here to condemn—but to call you into something deeper. Something real. Because the same God who sees your mess also offers mercy. Let’s talk about the kind of heart change only the Holy Spirit can bring.

We live in a world where silence feels like failure and distraction feels like survival.

We’re scrolling, streaming, and staying “busy,” but deep down… we’re empty.

In this episode, Tim Riddick pulls back the curtain on the noise — not just the external noise around us, but the internal noise we carry.

What if the thing killing our focus is also killing our faith?

What if the constant entertainment is quietly numbing us to God’s voice?

This isn’t a call to cancel your phone or delete every app — it’s a wake-up call to turn the volume down on everything that doesn’t matter…

So you can hear the One voice that does.

You're starting new jobs, new relationships, new cities, new chapters—and you're looking around like "God, where are You in this?" If you're between 18 and 35 and feeling completely unprepared for what's coming next, this episode is for you.

We dive deep into Deuteronomy 31-34, where Moses is about to die, Joshua is about to lead, and an entire generation is stepping into their promised land without the only leader they've ever known. Sound familiar?

In this episode, you'll discover:

* Why God goes BEFORE you into every situation (even when you can't see Him)

* How to finish well even when you don't get to see the outcome

* Why your transition season isn't punishment—it's preparation

* How God's Word becomes your anchor when everything else feels uncertain

Moses had something to say to Joshua about stepping into leadership while feeling unqualified, and guess what? He's got something to say to you too. Because the same God who equipped Moses for 40 years of wilderness leadership is the same God who's been preparing you for this moment.

Your anxiety about the future? That's you forgetting that God has already been to your future and He's making preparations. Ready or not, God's calling your name—and when God calls, He also equips.

You weren’t made to chase applause—you were made to carry presence.

In this episode, we’re digging into Deuteronomy 19–30, and asking a bold question:

What if God’s idea of purpose looks less like going viral and more like staying faithful?

Moses wasn’t hyping people up to go be influencers—he was calling them to integrity.

To choose justice.

To walk humbly.

To reflect the character of God in real time.

And here’s the truth: You can’t live out your purpose if you don’t know who you are.

This chapter of Deuteronomy reminds us that we are called, not for clout, but for covenant.

In a culture that celebrates the loudest voice in the room, God’s looking for the one who listens.

While the world rewards charisma, God’s after character.

While Instagram counts your likes, heaven counts your love.

We’re also breaking down how spiritual consistency—not hype, not hustle—is what sustains real faith when life gets messy.

💭 Whether you’re wrestling with identity, struggling to stay grounded, or just wondering if your life actually matters to God—this episode is for you.

Success will test you louder than failure ever could.

And leadership? It’ll expose what applause can’t hide.

In this episode of Subtext, we dive into Deuteronomy 11–18 and unpack what it really means to follow God when the promise starts looking like your reality.

We talk about how success has a short memory—how momentum can make you forget the miracles—and how God calls us to remember Him in the middle of our “glow-up.”

Then we flip it and wrestle with what it means that leadership is a mirror, not a microphone. Because real influence doesn’t start with a platform—it starts with integrity.

This one’s for every young adult standing in a space they once prayed for—wondering how to stay rooted, consistent, and close to the One who called them.

It’s not too late to get in community.

You’re stepping into new territory—maybe it’s a job, a city, a relationship, or just a new version of you. But before you get too comfortable, Deuteronomy taps you on the shoulder with one simple message: Don’t forget.

In this summer kickoff episode of Subtext, we dig into the layers of Moses’ final words to a generation on the rise. Why does remembering God matter when the blessings start flowing? Why does obedience still matter when options are endless?

This isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a heart check.

Because real talk? God brought you this far, and He’s not done leading you.

🔥 Plus, it’s not too late to sign up for a BPYA Summer Group—find your people, grow in your faith, and walk through this season together. Guys or girls group sign up here: https://forms.gle/BbADdTvo2jpPgewH7

Couples groups starts in June: https://forms.gle/8tv1pzZzrMsfX1vX9

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🔥 ARE WE THERE YET? A Journey Through Spiritual Impatience 🔥

Listen up, fam! We're tackling that REAL spiritual impatience we ALL struggle with! You know that feeling - always asking God "are we there yet?" when you don't even know what "there" looks like!

In this episode, we're breaking down three HARD TRUTHS that'll challenge how you walk with God:

* ABIDE BEFORE YOU ARRIVE: Stop asking God for destiny while ghosting Him in devotion! You can't expect the fruit if you keep cutting yourself off from the Vine!

* SERVE FROM THE BACK ROW: The Son of God flipped the script and got LOW. Are you asking "When will I shine?" or "Where can I serve?" The towel comes BEFORE the title!

* MULTIPLY WHAT YOU'VE BEEN GIVEN: Your brokenness is someone else's breakthrough! What are you keeping to yourself that could set somebody FREE?

This isn’t just a message - it's a MIRROR. God's more concerned with who you're BECOMING than where you're GOING.

What happens when the ancient story of freedom meets your everyday struggle? Brad Curtis, In this powerful episode, we break down how one meal—over 2000 years ago—still flips our understanding of power, love, and freedom upside down.

We're diving deep into the connection between remembrance and transformation—how carrying the story of Jesus inside you changes everything about how you move through this world. This isn't about rigid religious traditions. This is about a King who, on the night He was betrayed, didn't hand out rule books or battle plans, but gave us a meal and a command to love differently.

This episode uncovers:

* Why the Master took the position of the lowest slave

* How real freedom comes through broken bread, not political power

* What it means to be people who carry the story in our flesh

* The revolutionary command that changes how we treat each other

The world screams "climb higher" while Jesus whispers "serve lower." The question isn't whether you know the story—it's whether you're allowing it to reshape everything about how you live.

In a culture obsessed with being seen, your quiet consistency in serving others might be the loudest sermon someone hears today. 🙏🔥

What happens when faith feels like holding onto a slippery rock in the middle of a storm? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into living with conviction in a world that's constantly trying to shake your foundation.

After a brief hiatus (life gets busy, we know), we're back with practical wisdom on navigating the tension between your faith and today's culture. Learn why holiness isn't a punishment but protection, why peace isn't boring but rare, and how to make time for God in the same way you make time for scrolling.

This episode delivers the real talk you need:

* How to be rooted in Jesus while being fluent in grace

* The power of the "First 15 Method" (5 minutes worship + 5 minutes word + 5 minutes prayer)

* Why your quiet consistency might be the loudest sermon someone hears

* The difference between winning debates and winning hearts

Don't just be Christian in your bio. Be Christlike in your DMs, group chats, and when meeting someone new. Your faith wasn't made to blend in—it was designed to stand out.

Hit play and get equipped to flourish where others fold. 🙏