What does Jesus mean when he says we must deny ourselves in Matthew 16? Is that part of the gospel, or the essence of faith, or something else altogether? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we explore this subject in this week's episode.

How do we reconcile our sufferings in life with the promise of being transformed from "Glory to Glory"? What should we expect from our lives as followers of Jesus this side of eternity?  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss these and other questions with our special guest Jeremiah Hurt on this week's episode.

Come to Jesus.  He'll take away all your worries and troubles and give you success in every area of life, take away all your addictions, give you all of the good feelings and outcomes and none of the bad ones...if you will surrender, believe, obey, and love him enough.  For many of us, this is how we view, or at least, have viewed Christianity on some level.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss why this version of Christianity actually falls short, and leaves many people disillusioned instead of comforted and assured in this week's episode.  

What is our motivation for holiness as Christians?  Is it obligation, duty, or fear? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we explore what the scriptures have to say about what should be propelling us toward Christ-likeness in this week's episode.

How often do we hear the idea of being "fallen from grace" used in pop culture to describe someone who has committed a heinous sin? Not only do we hear that in pop culture, but sometimes even from well meaning brothers and sisters. Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis this week as we explore what Paul was actually getting at when he says this in Galatians 5:4.

We are offered so many false hopes in this world, and many of them have come through bad doctrine.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we explore what our actual hope is in Christ; eternal, incorruptible, undefiled, life in the Savior for ever, with no chance of sin or death, in resurrected bodies.  The news is so good, that it's hard to believe. 

Most of us have heard it at some point in our Christian lives.  A preacher uses Revelation 3 and the idea of being "Lukewarm" to scare us into stricter zeal and obedience.  Is that really what that passage is saying though? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we investigate this often misused concept. 

How we view the scriptures as we come to read them matters.  It matters a lot actually.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss how a gospel and Christ focused reading of the scriptures is crucial to our faith. 

If your conscience is terrified because you think your works are inadequate, you have judged correctly.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we try to untangle what Jesus meant in Matthew 7 when He said, "Depart from Me, I never knew you."  Spoiler, it's actually good news. 

We've discussed how the protestant confessions and catechisms help clarify the gospel, but is this even biblical? Join us this week as we look through selected passages to show how the Apostles viewed the gospel, justification, sanctification, and union with Christ.