Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus

"God loves you and has a plan for you" — we've all heard it. But what does the love of God actually mean? In this episode, we're joined by our friend Paul Charles as we continue our series on the attributes of God, unpacking one of His most familiar — yet often misunderstood — characteristics. God's love isn't just a feeling; it's an action. It's sacrificial. Join us as we explore what the love of God truly is and how understanding it helps us abide in Jesus.

Listen to the previous episode: God is...Good!

Book recommended in this episode: The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis

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"God is good—all the time He is good." This is said so often it can start to feel like a slogan. But what does it actually mean, deep down, that God is good? In this episode, we sit down with our friend Paul Carby to unpack the real weight of that claim as we continue our series on the attributes of God!

Listen to the previous episode: God is...Wrathful!

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Sin demands justice — and that's exactly why God's wrath matters. In this episode, we're joined by our friend Jacob Ward as we continue our series on the attributes of God, diving into one of His most misunderstood characteristics. God's wrath isn't easy to talk about, but it's essential to understanding who He is — and why the cross matters so much.

Books recommended on this episode:

• Is Hell Real? by Dane Ortlund
• God's Glory in Salvation through Judgment: A Biblical Theology by James Hamilton
• Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Second Coming of Christ by John Piper

Listen to the previous episode: God is...Sovereign!

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For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to Season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License 25553593652. Used with permission.

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Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

What does it look like to rest in the fact that God is in complete control? In this fourth episode of our series on the attributes of God, we welcome our friend Josiah Franklin to explore the sovereignty of God — what it means, why it matters, and how it moves followers of Jesus to praise Him and draw closer to Him.

Servant Siah is Josiah's rap name. Check him out! 

• Apple Music
• Spotify
• YouTube Music
• Amazon Music

Check out 9Marks!

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God's faithfulness never wavers — and in this episode, we're diving into it. We're joined by our friend Alfredo Ruiz de Chavez as we continue our series on the attributes of God, unpacking what it truly means that He is faithful.

Listen to the previous episode: God is...Unchanging!

Listen to the episode with Avery and Brooklyn: Open Hands!

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For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to Season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License 25553593652. Used with permission.

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God is eternal. No beginning. No end. And that changes everything. Season 4 continues as we bring in our friend Skylar Schellin to break down what God's eternality really means — and how it keeps you grounded in Jesus when life feels anything but steady.

Listen to the previous episode: God is...Unchanging!

"Is Genesis History?" full film free on YouTube: Click here to watch!

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For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to Season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License 25553593652. Used with permission.

For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Season 4 is here — and we're kicking things off with something that will anchor your soul! We're sitting down with our friend Caleb Fain to explore one of the most comforting truths about God: He never changes. In a world that shifts beneath your feet, discover why the unchanging nature of God is the foundation you can always stand on.

Books Joey and Caleb brought up during the conversation:

The Attributes of God by A.W. Pink
A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller

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For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to Season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License 25553593652. Used with permission.

For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a remastered edition of our listener's favorite episodes — now better than ever! In this episode, Joey sits down with college students Noah Turner and Emma Schilling (neé Taylor) from campus ministries at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Together, they explore why plugging into a local church is a game-changer for students — and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of what church membership really means.

*Original recording: October 2022

-Nine Marks of a Healthy Church
-Do you want to find a church in your area? Click here!
-Churches mentioned in this episode: Oakwood Baptist Church, and Flack Memorial Church
-For Wichita, Kansas area listeners: First Evangelical Free Church is a church you should check out! Joey gave them a shout-out!
-Listen to a similar podcast episode about what church is from the fellas at The Imperfect Podcast!

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Special thanks to K-Roo Studios at the University of Missouri in Kansas City for allowing the use of their space to record this episode. Special thanks to Henry Fundenberger for producing the interview for this episode.

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For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to Season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License 25553593652. Used with permission.

For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

COMING JULY 2, 2026! Season 4 of Tethered explores who God is by examining His attributes. Through thoughtful conversations, we seek a higher view of God and what it means for our daily walk with Him.

Come ready to learn.
Come ready to behold.
Come ready to be tethered.

Produced by: Joey Moralez. Music: “Riddle Me This” by _91nova. Used with permission. Distributed by Epidemic Sound.

Generative AI Disclaimer: Voices announcing the various attributes of God are provided by AI-generated voiceovers, produced by Epidemic Sound. 

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Podcast cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: 1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.

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For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to Season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License 25553593652. Used with permission.

For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Updated official Tethered trailer! 

Produced by: Joey Moralez. Music: “Doozy” by _91nova. Used with permission. Distributed by Epidemic Sound.

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Podcast cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: 1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.

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For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to Season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License 25553593652. Used with permission.

For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.