The Utmost Podcast

Pastor Andrew and Kody talk about June 22 1941 - Operation Barbarossa and the book by Rees Howells, "Intercessor." Pastor Andrew brings the CDC's "Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System" a report talking about and the increased risk to anxiety, depression, and how it is affecting the youth. They discuss what happens when a culture completely abandons the truth. They finish by reading from 1st John Chapter 1 : 1-10

With Father's Day just around the corner, Andrew and Kody talk about their upbringing, specifically, Kodys dads lack of hair and Andrews's father Pastor Rick.

Andrew and Kody dive into a study about the effects of having an involved father in the house. The positive effects are profound, from more Emotional Stability to Better Grades in School and a lower likelihood of drug involvement.

Historically we have the origins of Flag Day in the United States and its evolution through history finally landing on the one we know today on July 4th, 1960. With this final iteration came the meaning behind the colors of the US Flag. White - Purity, Innocence. Red - Valor, Heartiness. Blue - Vigilance, Perseverance. All aspects of a good Father.

The fatherly theme continues with Ephesians 6, The first 9 verses that deal with honoring your parents to leave a long and prosperous life as well as how fathers are to raise their children,

Episode 15 starts with Kody talking about his recent trip to Georgia. The conversation moves to horses where Andrew brings up his experience riding Camels. Andrew and Kody discuss the Johnstown Flood and how that tragedy was the inception of The United States' reputation of always willing to help in any disaster.

The conversation moves to the duo talking about a recent survey about how and when people pray. The findings include that 85% of people do pray or have prayed in the last year. Included are questions about how often, for how long, and with who people pray. Kody then brings up an upcoming movie called The Blind starring the cast of Duck Dynasty. Kody and Andrew dive into the first half of 1st Timothy 2. Centering around prayer we are commanded to pray for all people, so we may live peaceably.

No hat Kody, Rainy weddings, Electric vehicles EV’s and the first speeding arrest in us history. Memorial Day weekend and how we remember the people who have died protecting us and our country. Facts from the Revolutionary war, valley forge, the War of 1812 and that the Star spangled banner was written in Baltimore.

The Podcast is finishes by going through John 15:12-17

The Utmost Podcast Episode 13

Dedicated to the Moms. The Mothers Day Episode. Mommy Brain, Gray Matter, oxytocin and good parenting. The episode finishes with Judges 13 and the Mother of Samson.

Today Pastor Andrew and Kody have a discussion about Body Integrity Identity Disorder. They then finish today's episode reading from Jonah Chapter 1

Today Pastor Andrew and Kody have a discussion of "The American World View Inventory for 2023" published by the Cultural Research Center by Dr. George Barna. They then finish today's episode reading from 1 John chapter 3.

Today's Episode Georgia Aquarium, Whale Sharks, Civil War History, National Parks, and the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte NC. The Bible Versus from today are Matthew 12:33-50

In Episode 8 of the Utmost Podcast Kody and Andrew discuss Easter week and dive into 1 Peter 4.

Kicking things off is a discussion surrounding Easter egg hunts and if one can ever truly grow out of them. For our look back in history we have The Pony Express and how it was only in operation for about 2 years before the telegraph made the network mostly irrelevant.

Next is a discussion of Brother Yun an exiled Chinese Home Church leader and his harrowing journey leading a God-centered life and ministry in China.

On the subject of China, the country has announced a population decline for the first time in decades and is trying to get more people to have kids. The country is even going so far as the restrict abortions and sterilizations in some cases.

1 Peter 4 is the main subject of the Bible study with Kody and Andrew discussing how to live a life set apart from that of the world and ultimately even being persecuted for our belief and how that can ultimately glorify God.