The Cutting Room Floor

If we’re going to build our lives on the foundation of Jesus, we need to embrace the full counsel of God’s Word, including the tension it brings. As Christians, we must let the Bible dictate how we navigate every part of life. It's easy to follow Scripture for peace and comfort, but can be difficult when it challenges us in areas of our lives like our money, our priorities, and yes, even our politics. The question is: how do we live well in this world while we’re not truly of it? Let’s talk about it.

Jesus isn’t just a distant or generalized God; He is deeply personal, relational, and the Good Shepherd. While not all leadership is trustworthy, there is One who is—Jesus. But before we can follow, we have to trust Him to lead. Being led by Jesus goes beyond mere obedience. God is after our trust, because when we truly trust Him, genuine obedience follows. He’s not just concerned with what we do but with the depths of our hearts. Jesus wants to be the Lord and Leader of our entire lives—every part of us. He’s seeking to win our trust. Wholehearted submission to His leadership is a journey, not an instant transformation. Start here—join the conversation.

In this episode, we dive deep into the profound truth of Jesus calling Himself "The Gate." As His sheep, we find security and guidance in His embrace. He’s not just a leader; He’s our protector, intimately aware of what we need and what’s best for us. When we surrender our lives to His leadership, we discover a peace that surpasses all understanding. Following Jesus isn't a passive journey; it’s an active commitment to listen, to follow, and to submit in every area of our lives. Join us as we explore how trusting in the Lord opens the door to His unwavering care and protection -- lean in.

Jesus lived with radical and raw compassion for people that led him to action. He was full of love and truth, and when He looked out at the multitudes, He wasn't moved with anger or irritation or judgment but with compassion. How do we model the compassion of Christ in our everyday lives? Let's get into it.

In John 6, Jesus says He’s the Bread of Life: the satisfier, sustainer, and sustenance for what we long for and live for in life. We don’t need Jesus generally, conceptually, or situationally — we need Him daily. We can so easily look to other sources to quench our desires, rather than having our longings lead us to Jesus. We have to stay in the habit of coming to Jesus again, and again, and again. Let’s talk about it.

Many people and religions acknowledge Jesus as a wise, moral, teacher, and a great guy to follow, but few acknowledge Him as God. The reality is that Jesus makes it plain in His Word that He alone is the Way, the Truth, the Life. Either Jesus is who He says He was or He’s a liar or a lunatic. Who do you say He is? Whatever your response, keep your curiosity for God — let’s talk about it.

It's time to get our confidence back in prayer! We're digging deeper into this past Sunday's message, all about how we can ASK, ANYTHING, ACCORDING to God's will in our prayer life. What does that look like. practically and spiritually? Let's get into it.

How is the atmosphere of your heart? If we’re not careful, the soil of our heart can become an unhealthy environment. We need Jesus to be the gardener of our lives. God is so concerned and attentive to our flourishing — but we need to steward the soil of our hearts daily. Let’s talk about it.

What if your life was defined as, “the Lord was with them and they were successful.” That’s what was said about the life of King Hezzekiah. He lived in a way that was right in the eyes of the Lord, he trusted God and he held fast to Him. God wholeheartedly wants us to succeed and thrive, but it all comes down to how we define success. As God’s sons and daughters, we have favor and access to His blessing far greater than we could ever ask, think, or imagine. How do live rightly, trusting and holding fast to God? Let’s talk about it.

For many of us, it’s not hard to grasp that God is capable, but it’s often a journey in believing that He cares. Truly, when you think about how much the God of the universe cares for us it can almost be overwhelming. This type of love can almost be too overwhelming to comprehend. We have to go on a journey of believing that God is careful with us, watchfully protects us and is at work in our lives. Let’s talk about it.