Brad Dufault examines Ephesians 4:11-16 to clarify a critical misunderstanding about church leadership—that leaders exist not to do all the ministry work, but to equip God's people for works of service. He argues this error has been one of the church's greatest mistakes, creating a dynamic where a few exhausted leaders serve thousands of passive spectators. Dufault breaks down the five leadership roles Paul mentions (apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, teachers) and explains how understanding these categories can help leadership teams capitalize on their strengths while addressing weaknesses in their equipping ministry. Speaker: Brad DuFault

Brad Dufault examines Ephesians 4 to establish that Christian community is central to the Christian life, not optional. He walks through Ephesians 1-3, showing how Paul spends three chapters describing God's blessings and grace before giving his first command in chapter 4—a command focused on unity and bearing with one another in love. Dufault argues that trying to follow God outside of community is like trying to swim outside of water, and he prepares listeners for a deeper study of verses 11-16 on what healthy community looks like in practice. Speaker: Brad DuFault

Philip explains Isaiah 53 to the Ethiopian eunuch, revealing how this 700-year-old prophecy describes Jesus' death and resurrection—leading to the eunuch's baptism and the gospel reaching Africa. Brian Adams concludes this series by examining what made Philip an effective evangelist: his biblical study that prepared him for divine appointments and his willingness to share the gospel widely, not just in ideal circumstances. He challenges listeners to consider whether they could earn the title "evangelist" by consistently saying yes to God and sharing their faith. Speaker: Brian Adams

God directs Philip to leave a thriving Samarian revival and head to a desert road, where he encounters an Ethiopian eunuch reading Isaiah and searching for spiritual truth. Brian Adams examines Philip's obedience to seemingly counterintuitive guidance and his question-led approach to evangelism that uncovers genuine spiritual interest. He challenges listeners to create space to hear God's direction and develop the skill of asking questions that reveal the spiritual hunger God has placed in every human heart. Speaker: Brian Adams

Philip brings the gospel to Samaria, crossing a deep racial divide between Jews and Samaritans to proclaim Christ—and the Samaritans respond in faith. This episode examines why God delayed giving the Holy Spirit to these new believers until the apostles witnessed it firsthand, revealing how God actively dismantles prejudice in His church. Brian Adams explores how cultural bias can limit our gospel witness and why we must follow Philip's example of reaching across divides. Speaker: Brian Adams

In Acts 8, persecution scatters early Christians beyond Jerusalem, but instead of silencing them, it spreads the gospel throughout Judea and Samaria—exactly as Jesus predicted. This episode examines why these young believers continued sharing their faith despite threats of imprisonment and death, exploring how persecution became a catalyst for church growth. Brian Adams looks at three principles: why persecution is normal for Christians, why evangelism must remain a top priority despite discomfort, and how reconnecting with God's love fuels boldness in witness. Speaker: Brian Adams

In this moving reflection from Job 19, Jim Leffel explores how Job’s declaration “I know that my Redeemer lives” offers unshakable hope in the face of suffering, loss, and unanswered questions. Job’s confidence in seeing God foreshadows the believer’s future redemption—a transformation so complete that even our deepest sorrows will be made new in Christ. Speaker: Jim Leffel

Jim Leffel unpacks Ephesians 2:19–22, showing how God unites us into a new community—citizens of His kingdom, members of His household, and living stones in His spiritual temple. These images reveal a salvation that is not merely personal but shared, calling us into deep interdependence and a mission shaped by God’s presence among His people. Speaker: Jim Leffel

In this episode of The Word in Ten, Jim Leffel explores Paul’s vision of unity in Ephesians 2, showing how God heals deep hostility and transforms enmity into peace. Through stories, he illustrates the supernatural power of forgiveness rooted in God’s reconciliation of us through Christ. Speaker: Jim Leffel

Paul’s call to unity in the early church speaks powerfully into our divided world today. In a culture fractured between Jews and Gentiles—and in our own culture filled with distrust and distance—Paul offers a radical vision of peace rooted in Christ. Speaker: Jim Leffel