The Don’t Knock It Podcast

SEASON 4 coming at the end of January! In this episode I sit down with my wife Karalyn to introduce the theme and topics of season 4 of the Don’t Knock It Podcast. Listed below are the “hard sayings of Jesus” that I will tackle together with some special guests:

Ep. 25 - “Depart from Me, I never knew you.” Matthew 7:22-23

Ep. 26 - “Eat My flesh and drink My blood.” John 6:53-56

Ep. 27 - “I came to bring a sword.” Matthew 10:34-36

Ep. 28 - “Pluck out your eye, cut off your hand.” Matthew 5:29-30

Ep. 29 - “He is guilty of an eternal sin.” Mark 3:28-29

Ep. 30 - “Let the dead bury their own dead.” Luke 9:59-62

Ep. 31 - “Fear Him who destroys body and soul in hell.” Matthew 10:28

Ep. 32 - “Sell all your possessions.” Matthew 19:21-23

Ep. 33 - “You must hate your families to follow me.” Luke 14:26

Ep. 34 - “Be perfect, as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” Matthew 5:48

Final Philippians sermon! I have had the privilege of preaching through my first book of the Bible (Philippians), verse by verse, and it happened on such a special day: my wife’s due date. This also serves as the last episode of 2022, and the last episode of season 3 of the Don’t Knock It Podcast. Enjoy!

This one is for all the men who were taught to fight before they were taught to cry. This one is for all the men who look down on those who break down in public. This one is for every man who cloaked his broken, tired heart with alcohol, women, sports, or their work. For all men. For any man. I see you. I hear you. I’m praying for you. Opening Clip: Chris Rock Tamborine Netflix Stand-Up Special. TSleeveless “teach a boy to cry” poem at “Voices in Power” in Philly. https://youtu.be/ky75xY8zIkw

How do I deal with my anxiety? What role does prayer play in my every day life? What if the government is commanding my supreme allegiance? How can I have peace in the midst of my circumstances? All of these questions and more are answered in this sermon on Philippians 4:1-9 I titled "Citizens of Heaven." 

This particular passage comforted and strengthened me GREATLY in the weeks leading up to my wife having our precious daughter. 

To God be the glory.

Here is the basic outline of the sermon: 

In Philippians 4:1-9, we see four trademarks of a set-apart, political body of believers who live under the dominion and rule of the sovereign King.

1. Joyful Unity (v. 1-5)

2. Protected Hearts & Minds (v. 6-7)

3. Excellent Thoughts (v. 8)

4. Cross-Centered Practices (v. 9)

Shortly after I was saved during my freshman year of college, spoken word poetry was one of the few forms of creative expression where I felt completely comfortable talking about my faith journey. I recently revisited it to prepare for a Chapel message, and I hope it encourages you the way it encouraged me through the writing process. Grace and peace fam!

Be anxious for nothing.. Really God? Nothing?

Not even raising a daughter in a wicked and godless environment?

Not even providing for two in one of the most expensive states in the country?

What about my wife’s delivery?

What about my daughter’s health?

What if we miscarry again???

Nope… nothing..

In this episode, I briefly walk through how intrusive thoughts affected my life in the midst of enormous blessings, and the very passages of Scripture that strengthened me in my times of worry, concern, and weakness.

Where do we get this idea of “waiting until marriage?” Do we even see it taught in the Bible? What is God’s intention for our intimacy? What is the ultimate point of marriage? If I do wait to have sex until I’m married, what does that accomplish? We will explore the answers to all of those questions and so much more in this episode! Thank you for tuning in! Grace and peace family.

*Sermon Episode* - I have to say that this was my favorite passage to preach thus far. I titled it “The Goal of the Christian Life: Steadfast Maturity” and in it, I walk through four practices that highlight how to walk in steadfast, uncompromising maturity, in order to resemble a citizen of heaven. Enjoy; Soli Deo Gloria!

In the wake of a tragedy, the phrase has become the fuse that sets off a wave of twitter rage and a call for real change. The phrase has become the pinnacle of political recovery as governors, mayors, and presidents scramble to give a statement post-devastation.

How would you attempt to express condolences adequate enough to comfort millions of people? What would you say? Is it a waste of time to devote time to thinking and praying through a situation?

Do my “thoughts”—my paused mindfulness of what has occurred—change anything? Do my “prayers”—my humble cries to an omnipotent God—change His mind?

Tune in to find out!

Grace and peace everyone! Karalyn and I just celebrated 1 year of covenant marriage on Friday, May 20th, 2022. Hallelujah! Tune in to this special 1st Anniversary Edition of the Don’t Knock It Podcast as I reflect and celebrate all that God has done in our marriage, while simultaneously addressing the misconception that marriage (as God defines it in the Bible) is outdated and oppressive.