Episode 023 | The Spiritual Discipline of Worship | Guest Maggie Trowell

Worship is often reduced to a song, a Sunday moment, or an emotional experience—but Scripture paints a far deeper picture.

In this episode, I’m joined by Maggie Trowell to explore worship as a spiritual discipline, one that shapes not just what we sing, but how we live. Together, we unpack the truth that worship is rooted in sacrifice—the daily, intentional offering of ourselves to God.

We talk about how biblical worship has always cost something: time, comfort, pride, control. From Old Testament sacrifices to Paul’s call to live as a “living sacrifice,” worship has never been passive. It is active obedience. It is surrender. It is choosing God again and again—especially when it’s inconvenient.

This conversation invites us to rethink worship beyond music and into the rhythms of everyday faith:

• What does it mean to worship when no one is watching?
• How does sacrifice refine our love for God?
• And how does a disciplined life of worship reorient our hearts, habits, and priorities?

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from worship, tired of surface-level faith, or curious about how worship forms us spiritually—this episode is for you.

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Ep. 022 | Spiritual Disciplines: Formation, Not Performance

What is spirituality—and why has Christianity practiced spiritual disciplines for centuries?

In Episode 22, we launch a brand-new series on Christian spiritual disciplines, exploring spirituality not as a personality type or emotional experience, but as capacity—our ability to relate to God, the unseen world, and the sacred rhythms of everyday life.

This episode lays the foundation for understanding how spiritual disciplines have historically shaped Christian faith, formation, and discipleship. Drawing from classic spiritual writers and modern faith formation research—including Thirsty for God and The Critical Journey—we explore spirituality as lived experience, relational depth, and intentional practice.

You’ll hear why:

• Everyone is spiritual, but not everyone is spiritually formed
• Spiritual disciplines are not about earning God’s approval
• Faith is a journey with seasons, stages, and setbacks
• Growth requires movement, trust, and engagement—not perfection
• Christian discipleship was always meant to be practiced in community

Rather than treating faith as a destination, this episode reframes Christianity as an ongoing journey—one that requires preparation, guidance, and practices that shape how we live, love, and trust God over time.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith, burned out by religious performance, or unsure how to move forward spiritually, this episode sets the stage for a series designed to help you cultivate depth, resilience, and attentiveness to God’s work in your life.

This is not a checklist.

This is formation.

And it starts with learning how to keep moving.

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Ep. 021 | The God Who Doesn’t Give Up

Have you ever had that sinking feeling that you’ve officially messed things up beyond repair? The kind of moment that makes you replay every decision and wonder if God is quietly reconsidering His plans for you? Yeah… you’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re talking about the God who doesn’t quit—on Jonah, on Peter, on David, on the woman caught in adultery… and definitely not on you. Scripture tells one relentless story over and over again: a God who pursues, restores, and rewrites broken chapters with breathtaking grace.

We’ll unpack why shame has such a strong grip on us, why so many believers feel disqualified by their past, and why the Kingdom of God looks nothing like a cancel culture. From Jonah’s second call, to Peter’s breakfast-on-the-beach restoration, to David’s honest repentance, this episode reminds us that failure is never final when God is involved.

If you’ve believed the lie that you’ve failed too many times, wandered too far, or missed your chance—this conversation is for you. God’s second chances aren’t about hitting a reset button; they’re about resurrection. New life rising out of old ashes. Purpose rebuilt where shame once lived.

This is an invitation to return, to repent, to receive restoration, and to walk forward—imperfectly, but obediently—with a God who sees who you were created to be, not just where you’ve been.

Because the truth is simple and stunning:

It’s not over.

You’re not disqualified.

And we serve a God who doesn’t give up.

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🎙️ Bonus Episode | Luke 2:1–40

Sometimes the best thing we can do in this season is slow down…and let the story speak for itself.

Today’s bonus episode is a simple, heartfelt reading of Luke 2 — the story of Jesus’ birth, the shepherds’ awe, Simeon’s prophecy, and the first glimpses of the Savior who came to rescue us.

If your heart needs a reset, a moment of stillness, or a reminder of what Christmas truly celebrates, this one is for you.

May the Word wash over you and draw you into the wonder of His arrival.

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Ep. 020 | The Christmas Fulfillment

We often talk about the birth of Jesus as a miracle — and it is. But it’s also a breathtaking display of divine precision.

In this episode, we explore seven major prophecies that Christ fulfilled in His birth and early childhood — at a time when He had no human ability to orchestrate any of it. From the place He was born, to the lineage He entered, to the timing, the protection, and even the threats surrounding His earliest days… every detail echoes a God who keeps His word with flawless intentionality.

These prophecies remind us that Jesus didn’t just appear in history — He arrived exactly as promised, in ways that only God Himself could accomplish.

If you need a fresh sense of awe this Christmas, or a reminder that God is faithful down to the finest detail, this episode will anchor your heart and stir your worship.

Come take a closer look at the prophecies that prove the Christmas story is more than beautiful…

It’s evidence.

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🎙️ Bonus Episode | Mission Possible

Today’s episode is a little different — I’m sharing something I wrote a while ago about Jesus coming into the world on mission. It’s a reflection that’s been sitting with me this season, and I pray it blesses you as much as it blessed me while reading it.

In the middle of the holiday rush, may this remind you why He came, what He accomplished, and how deeply you are loved by the One who stepped into our world on purpose.

I hope it strengthens your faith and keeps your heart anchored in the beauty of this season.

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Episode 019 | Have You Met My Friend Joseph?

Joseph doesn’t get many lines in Scripture… but his life speaks volumes.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the quiet, steady, deeply faithful presence of Jesus’s earthly father — a man who often stays in the background but plays a vital role in the unfolding story of redemption. Joseph models a kind of strength we don’t celebrate enough: obedience without applause, courage without spotlight, and righteousness rooted not in perfection, but in trust.

From his response to Mary’s impossible news, to his willingness to change his entire life on a word from God, Joseph shows us what it means to lead with humility, integrity, and sacrificial love.

If you’ve ever wondered how God uses ordinary, unseen faithfulness… or if you need a reminder that quiet obedience still changes history… this episode will encourage you deeply.

Come meet our friend Joseph — the man who helped raise the Messiah, one faithful step at a time.

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Episode 018 is live, and this one goes straight to the heart of a conversation the Church desperately needs to have.

Where Faith & Mental Health Meet with Dr. Amanda Devane isn’t just an interview — it’s an honest look at the places where our spiritual lives and our emotional lives overlap, strain, collide, and heal.

Amanda brings both professional insight and lived compassion, speaking into why mental health is often misunderstood in Christian spaces, how Scripture acknowledges the full weight of the human experience, and why faith isn’t the opposite of therapy — but a powerful companion to it.

This episode is gentle, real, and deeply grounding. If you’ve wrestled with anxiety, grief, depression, burnout, or ever felt like you “shouldn’t” be struggling… this conversation is for you.

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Episode 017 | Jesus’ Spicy Family Tree: Women Edition

Four unexpected women. One unstoppable redemption story.

In this episode, we uncover the bold, complicated, deeply human stories of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba—the four unlikely women Matthew intentionally places in Jesus’ genealogy. Their lives are marked by scandal, loss, courage, foreign roots, and raw resilience. And yet, God weaves each of them directly into the lineage of the Messiah.

From Tamar’s fight for justice, to Rahab’s courageous faith, to Ruth’s unwavering loyalty, to Bathsheba’s restoration after profound injustice—this episode explores how God refuses to edit out the mess and instead builds redemption through the very people the world tries to disqualify.

If Jesus’ family tree is full of grit, grace, and complicated chapters… there’s hope for your story too.

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Ep. 016 | Beyond the Four Walls (Part 2) w/ Jesse Bates

What if “church” wasn’t a building you walk into, but a life you actually live out? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation with Jesse Bates, we step outside the sanctuary doors and into the everyday spaces where faith becomes real, resilient, and unmistakably alive.

Jesse joins us to unpack what it means to follow Jesus beyond Sunday mornings—into workplaces, neighborhoods, friendships, and all the places we sometimes overlook. And yes, that includes her own community hub, Sly Fox, where great coffee and genuine connection meet. Her stories from the shop beautifully show what it looks like when kingdom influence quietly threads its way into ordinary moments.

If you’ve ever felt the tension between the familiar rhythms of church life and the bold, outward-facing mission Jesus modeled, this one’s going to hit home.

Get ready to be challenged, encouraged, and inspired to take your faith beyond the four walls.

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