This week on the podcast, our hosts are discussing the doctrine of predestination. Specifically, how they’ve wrestled with it, what it says about God’s sovereignty, and why it’s actually good news. They talk about their own stories, where evangelism fits in, and how this doctrine can bring real comfort.

In this episode, our hosts dive into what scripture teaches about God’s covenant with Israel and how the Church fits into that unfolding story. They explore key theological frameworks such as dispensationalism, covenant theology, and positions in between. The conversation also considers how these perspectives shape our understanding of God’s promises, our approach to theological disagreements, and our views on the modern state of Israel.

In this episode of The Crook & The Book, pastors Luke, Andrew, and Jeremy discuss the church’s connection to the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA). They explore the denomination’s roots, its focus on global missions, and the significance of the biannual General Council, a key gathering that shapes the CMA’s direction and unity.

They reflect on how the council inspires local churches, share key moments from the most recent event, and offer personal insights into how the CMA has impacted their faith and ministry.

This week on The Crook & The Book, the hosts dive into Jeremy's sermon on Mark 10:46–52, where Jesus heals the blind man Bartimaeus. As Bartimaeus cries out to the "Son of David," he demonstrates an understanding of Jesus’ messianic identity that Jeremy outlined in his sermon. They also discuss his wholehearted plea and the powerful picture of childlike faith. The conversation unpacks the spiritual and theological richness of this moment and how it challenges us to see Jesus more clearly and approach Him with the same humble, childlike faith. Additionally, no episode is complete without the random question to close things out.

In this week’s episode, the hosts unpack Pastor Jeremy’s recent sermon on the Rich Young Ruler, highlighting its central message: the call to self-denial in following Christ. They delve into the spiritual dangers of wealth and comfort, discussing how these can foster self-reliance or even self-righteousness. Regardless of one’s financial situation, believers are reminded of the need to depend wholly on God. The conversation also explores the importance of stewarding wealth wisely in order to practice generosity toward the church and other ministries. The episode wraps up with a reflection on how focusing on Jesus makes our sacrifices more bearable—and, as always, ends with a fun, unexpected question for the hosts.

In this week's episode, our hosts dive into Pastor Jeremy's recent sermon, focusing on the miracle of Jesus healing the blind man in Bethsaida. They explore the deeper significance of this miracle, highlighting how it symbolizes God opening blind eyes to His truth. The conversation also touches on the comfort found in God's sovereignty, particularly when it comes to sharing the gospel with non-believers. Additionally, they delve into the intersection of free will and God's sovereignty, offering insightful reflections on how these concepts work together.

Due to issues with the producer’s schedule (or poor memory), we are a week behind in episode releases. In this episode, the crew is back together to discuss a subject that came up in a recent sermon. They discuss biblical versus unbiblical rules and how to understand them. They get into specifics of the necessity of some man-made rules, as well as discussing legalism and its implications. To conclude, the random question is about rules our pastors had in their homes growing up.

The Crook & The Book is back for the first episode of 2025! In this week's episode of the Crook and the Book podcast, Luke and Andrew review Jeremy’s recent sermon continuing in the Book of Mark. They explore Jesus’ ministry the the role of the disciples and how they partner in ministry. This is correlated to how ministry partnerships exist today within the local church and beyond. To finish off the episode, the guys answer a candid question about the winter season.

In this week's episode of the Crook and the Book podcast, Luke and Andrew review Andrew’s recent sermon. They talk about how Jesus shows Himself as the Creator and how the disciples respond in panic, connecting it to how we see the world. They also answer a listener's question about faith versus fear and finish with a lighthearted discussion about their favorite Christmas traditions.

In this special episode of the Crook and the Book podcast, Luke and Jeremy answer some listener questions. They answer a question on end times theology and how to live in light of Christ returning in the future. Additionally, they address a question focusing on living alongside lost people without condoning their sin, while sharing the gospel. They end the discussion with a question about thanksgiving food they are looking forward to.