In the week following Easter, we're still reflecting on the joy of celebrating our risen Savior together. This Sunday, we turned to Genesis 22, where God calls Abraham into both blessing and sacrifice. Listen as Pastor Matt helps us see the depth of Abraham's faith and the greater story God is telling through it.

Today we welcome Dr. Matthew Emerson, professor at Oklahoma Baptist University and author of He Descended to the Dead. In this week's Talks on the Road, we explore the significance of Holy Saturday—what happened on that day and why it matters. Join us as we walk through this often-overlooked moment in the story of redemption and address common misconceptions many believers hold.

As we continue our series on biblical counseling, we turn to the sobering realities of trauma and abuse. These are weighty matters that press deeply on the heart, both in our own lives and in the lives of those we seek to care for. Our prayer is that this episode would equip you to move toward the hurting with truth and compassion, while anchoring you in the steadfast character and nearness of our God.

Listen as Pastor Matt unpacks why Abraham was called to release Ishmael and receive Isaac. See how Ishmael is described as being "expelled"—and why that may not mean what we often assume. This moment is ultimately about inheritance, not abandonment.

As we continue our series on biblical counseling, we turn to the topic of grief. Grief can be difficult to navigate—both in our own hearts and as we walk alongside others. Our prayer is that this episode would help equip you to move toward those who are hurting, while reminding you of the true character and nearness of our God.

Join us as Pastor Matt continues the conversation from his sermon on Genesis 21:1–7. He explores the connection between Sarah and Mary and the miraculous way the Lord brought about the birth of their sons. When we see the hope the Lord has given us, we can have joy even in the midst of doubt and trust Him with our future.

Today's episode addresses the struggle of eating disorders. This series is about learning how to care well for the members of your church as they walk through difficult battles. The goal is not to make you the expert, but to offer biblical principles that help you come alongside others in their struggles with sin and suffering.

You don't have to share the same experiences to care well for someone. This conversation is meant to equip you to sit with others, listen well, show compassion, and faithfully admonish one another in Christ. We live in a fallen world and we are all people in need of grace.

Join us as we explore how the Lord meets us even in these hard places, revealing the unexpected beauty of His transforming work in our lives.

This week Pastor Matt, Pastor Joe, and our Preschool Director Candace continue the conversation about how the church can care for one another through the struggles we face in this life. The goal is to give believers a starting place—to lovingly point each other to Christ in the midst of difficulty and, when needed, guide one another toward biblical counseling. Today's discussion focuses on addiction and enslaving sins. Join us as we consider how the gospel meets us in our deepest struggles and leads us toward true freedom in Christ.

Pastor Matt walked us through Genesis 18 & 19 this Sunday, exploring the account of Sodom and Gomorrah. In the text, we see the Lord's patience—how He allows the wicked to remain for a time so that His righteous ones might be saved. We're also reminded that Jesus Christ, born of an impossible birth, is the righteous Judge of all the earth. In His mercy, He takes hold of our hand and leads us out of a life headed for destruction.

Today on Talks on the Road, Matt, Candace, and Joe discuss the difficult and weighty topics of suicide and self-harm. Scripture does not ignore these realities, but speaks to them with honesty and hope. Listen as they reflect on how our loving God draws near to those who are hurting, why lament is a faithful response to suffering, and how true hope is ultimately found in turning back to the Lord.