In a world trained by cancel culture, our instinct is often to cut people off, tell our side of the story, gather people who agree with us, and walk away convinced that we were the faithful ones.

But Jesus gives us a different way.

Matthew 18 is not about proving you’re right. It’s about winning your brother.

In this episode of the HHP Podcast, Pastor Chris Franke explores what biblical conflict resolution actually looks like and why protecting covenant relationships may be one of the most overlooked forms of spiritual warfare in the modern church.

Jesus says in Matthew 18:15:

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won your brother.”

Notice the goal.

Not humiliation.

Not exposure.

Not winning the argument.

Not building a case against somebody.

Winning your brother.

Most church conflicts do not begin with one massive explosion. They begin with small offenses, misunderstandings, wounded pride, assumptions, harsh words, and unresolved resentment.

Then friction becomes fire.

And in a culture fueled by outrage, public confrontation, gossip, and tribal loyalty, Christians can easily adopt the world’s methods while believing we are defending righteousness.

But Scripture gives us a better blueprint.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What Matthew 18 actually teaches about conflict

Leviticus 19:17–18 gives the same biblical pattern:

Do not harbor hatred.

Address the issue directly.

Do not take revenge.

Do not hold a grudge.

Love your neighbor as yourself.

That is the balance:

Truth without revenge.

Sometimes reconciliation requires the humility to admit:

“I misunderstood you.”

“I may have remembered that differently.”

“You hurt me.”

“I was wrong.”

“I want peace more than I want to win.”

That kind of humility is harder than walking away.

Matthew 18 calls believers to something deeper than protecting their reputation.

It calls us to protect the body of Christ.

The world says:

Protect your image.

Jesus says:

Pursue your brother.

The world says:

Cut them off.

Jesus says:

Go to them.

The world teaches us how to win arguments.

Jesus teaches us how to fight for people.

Real spiritual warfare is not always dramatic.

Sometimes it looks like refusing to gossip.

Having the uncomfortable conversation.

Laying down your pride.

Choosing forgiveness.

Seeking truth.

And fighting to preserve the unity Jesus gave His life to create.

The goal isn’t to prove you were right. The goal is to win your brother.

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How do you rebuild trust in a Christian marriage after betrayal, dishonesty, broken promises, or deep disappointment?

In this episode, we walk through simple, practical, biblical steps for restoring trust in marriage—including honesty, repentance, consistency, listening, forgiveness, prayer, and seeking wise counsel. If your marriage feels wounded or disconnected, these Christ-centered principles can help you begin rebuilding a healthier, stronger relationship one faithful step at a time.

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Are you actually living like Jesus is coming back?

That is the question at the heart of the Feast of Trumpets, or Yom Teruah.

In this episode of the HHP Podcast, Pastor Chris Franke explores why this ancient biblical feast still matters for Christians today—and why its message may be more relevant than ever in a world filled with noise, notifications, distractions, and spiritual apathy.

Paul writes in Colossians 2:16–17 that the biblical festivals are shadows of things to come, while the substance belongs to Christ.

A shadow is not worthless.

A shadow tells you Someone is coming.

And the Feast of Trumpets points beyond itself to King Jesus.

The biblical feasts are not merely “Jewish holidays.” Leviticus 23 calls them the appointed times of the Lord. They create rhythms of remembrance, repentance, rejoicing, expectation, and worship that continually call God’s people back to what truly matters.

For Christians, Yom Teruah asks a deeply uncomfortable question:

Do we confess that Jesus is returning while living as though this world is permanent?

We build kingdoms.

And then the trumpet sounds:

Wake up.

Romans 13:11 says:

“The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.”

The message of the trumpet is not fear.

It is readiness.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why the biblical feasts still matter for Christians

Yom Teruah reminds us that Christianity is not primarily waiting for an event.

We are waiting for Someone.

Jesus conquered death.

Jesus reigns.

Jesus is coming again.

And when that final trumpet sounds, it will not be another rehearsal.

The King will have arrived.

So wake up.

Be ready.

Live faithfully.

Hold temporary things loosely.

Love deeply.

Forgive quickly.

Preach the gospel.

And keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.

Because one day the trumpet will sound—and every temporary kingdom will give way to the Kingdom of God.

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What does an ancient biblical feast involving trumpets have to do with Christians living in the 21st century?

More than you might think.

In this episode of the HHP Podcast, Pastor Chris Franke explores the Feast of Trumpets, also known as Yom Teruah, and why this biblical appointed time still carries a powerful message for followers of Jesus today.

Found in Leviticus 23:23–25, Yom Teruah is surprisingly mysterious. Unlike Passover, Unleavened Bread, Pentecost, or Tabernacles, Scripture gives very little explanation about exactly what Israel was supposed to commemorate.

God essentially says:

Stop. Rest. Gather. Sound the trumpet.

And throughout Scripture, trumpets are never meaningless background noise.

They announce the presence of God.

At Mount Sinai, Exodus 19 describes the sound of the trumpet growing louder as God descended upon the mountain.

Then the New Testament takes that imagery and points us toward the return of Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 4:16 says:

“For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven… with the trumpet call of God.”

And 1 Corinthians 15:51–52 says that at the last trumpet, the dead will be raised and the people of God will be transformed.

That makes the Feast of Trumpets much more than an ancient Israelite observance.

It becomes a powerful biblical picture of the Christian hope:

Jesus came once. Jesus is coming again.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What Yom Teruah means in Leviticus 23

Christians are not saved by keeping a feast correctly.

We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

But there is a massive difference between saying:

“I don’t have to observe this in order to be saved”

and saying:

“This has nothing to teach me.”

Paul tells us in Colossians 2:16–17 that the biblical festivals are a shadow of things to come, while the substance belongs to Christ.

A shadow isn’t worthless.

A shadow tells you Someone is coming.

And Yom Teruah points us toward the return of the King.

Christianity is not merely about escaping earth and going to heaven.

It is about the return of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead, the restoration of creation, and the reign of Messiah.

The trumpet is still pointing forward.

The King is coming.

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Can a broken marriage really be restored? In this episode, we share practical, biblical steps for repairing a struggling Christian marriage and rebuilding connection, communication, trust, and friendship.

Learn how to stop fighting against each other, take responsibility for your own actions, communicate without destroying one another, serve your spouse, rebuild friendship, and invite Jesus into the healing process. If your marriage feels distant, wounded, or stuck, these Christ-centered principles can help you begin moving toward restoration.

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Thinking about giving up on your marriage? Before you throw in the towel, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical Christian marriage advice for spouses who feel exhausted, hurt, disconnected, or ready to walk away.

We talk about the difference between being done and being depleted, how to recognize what can still be repaired, the importance of honest conversations, repentance, wise counsel, prayer, and giving God room to restore what feels broken.

If your marriage is struggling and you are wondering whether there is still hope, this episode is for you.

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What if one of the biggest things keeping Christians from living freely isn’t addiction, sin, or failure—but the fear of what other people think?

In this episode of the HHP Podcast, Pastor Chris Franke explores the biblical truth behind the powerful idea found in The Courage to Be Disliked: if you want to live freely, you have to become willing to be misunderstood, criticized, rejected, and even disliked.

Our culture trains us to crave approval. Social media measures acceptance in likes, follows, shares, and comments. But Scripture asks a harder question:

Are you living for the approval of people—or the approval of God?

Galatians 1:10 says:

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? … If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

In this episode, we discuss:

• The connection between people-pleasing and anxiety

Jesus never promised universal approval.

In John 15:18, He told His disciples, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.”

That doesn’t mean Christians should intentionally offend people or become arrogant. The goal isn’t to make people dislike you.

The goal is to become so secure in Christ that their approval no longer determines your obedience.

Even Jesus watched people walk away after difficult teachings in John 6:66. He didn’t change His mission simply to keep the crowd.

Maybe the question we need to ask is this:

How much of your life is being shaped by obedience to God—and how much is being shaped by your fear of disappointing people?

This is Part 1 of our conversation on having the courage to be disliked.

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Is your desire to be right quietly destroying your church relationships?

Most church conflict does not begin with one dramatic betrayal. It begins with small offenses left unresolved—a harsh comment, a misunderstood decision, an unanswered text, a political disagreement, or a wound that was never addressed.

In this message, we explore the biblical blueprint for resolving conflict without breaking your church covenant through Matthew 18, Torah wisdom, and the teachings of Jesus.

Matthew 18 is more than a church-discipline passage. It is a Kingdom process for protecting relationships, confronting sin, stopping gossip, and preserving the unity of the Body of Messiah.

Jesus said:

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won your brother.” — Matthew 18:15

Notice the goal: not humiliation, exposure, revenge, or proving yourself right.

The goal is to win your brother.

In this teaching, you will discover:

• Why unresolved offenses can quietly divide a church

The world says, “Cut them off.”

Jesus says, “Go to your brother.”

The world says, “Tell your side.”

Jesus says, “Speak to them privately.”

The world says, “Make them pay.”

Jesus says, “Win your brother.”

We do not protect the church by avoiding every difficult conversation. We protect the church by handling conflict in the way of Jesus—with humility, truth, courage, mercy, and love.

Before friction becomes a fire, go.

Go directly.

The Body of Messiah is too sacred to sacrifice on the altar of our pride.

Watch the full message and ask yourself:

Am I seeking restoration—or validation?

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Why does the modern church struggle to make room for grief, sorrow, disappointment, and unanswered prayer?

In a culture addicted to constant happiness and “positive vibes only,” biblical lament gives believers permission to stop pretending and bring their real pain into the presence of God.

In this message, we explore the biblical necessity of lament, the spiritual danger of toxic positivity, and why honesty before God is not a lack of faith. From the Psalms and Lamentations to the tears of Jesus at Lazarus’ tomb, Scripture reveals that grief and faith are not enemies.

Lament is faith that refuses to stop talking to God when life hurts.

You will discover:

• Why “positive vibes only” is not the way of Jesus

Biblical hope does not deny suffering. It walks through suffering with its eyes fixed on the faithfulness of God.

You do not have to hide your tears, edit your grief, or pretend everything is fine. The throne of God is not threatened by your pain. Jesus is near to the brokenhearted, and true intimacy with Him begins when we honestly bring Him what hurts.

Watch, share, and join the conversation:

Has the pressure to always appear happy ever made it harder for you to process grief?

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Can someone truly follow Jesus without repentance?

In this challenging Christian podcast, we examine one of the most dangerous distortions in modern Christianity: the idea that salvation requires belief but not transformation. Many people today want forgiveness without surrender, grace without holiness, and salvation without repentance. But what does the Bible actually teach?

📖 Acts 3:19

Throughout Scripture, repentance is not presented as an optional extra for committed Christians. It is a central part of the Gospel message and the natural response to encountering Jesus Christ.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ What biblical repentance really means

📖 2 Corinthians 7:10

Repentance is not about achieving perfection. It is about changing direction. It means turning from sin, surrendering to Christ, warring against the flesh, and pursuing holiness through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus loves sinners deeply, but His invitation is always transformational. Real faith changes how we live, think, love, and pursue God.

If you've ever wrestled with questions about salvation, repentance, grace, holiness, discipleship, or spiritual growth, this episode will help you better understand the biblical call to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.

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