Small Talk: Recent Episodes
Wallula Christian Church
Lance, Craig, and Zach talk about the weekly small group questions in response to reach week's sermon.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss what it looks like to have joy through trial, and how the church can act in grace and truth at the same time.
Lance, Craig, and Zach take a look at what it means to be "in the world, but not of it", as well as how to live a life knowing that you are part of the temple of the living God.
Zach, Craig, and Lance discuss what it looks like to "lose control" for Jesus, be in our right mind for others, and to live as an ambassador for Jesus.
Zach, Lance, and Craig discuss the details of Jesus' Triumphal Entry - the crowd, the disciples, and the extreme worship that took place in that moment. They also discuss what passages have been meaningful to them throughout this series, leading up to Easter.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss Jesus' experience in the Garden of Gethsemane, the importance of having close friends, and what lessons we can learn from Jesus' prayer in the garden.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the importance of knowing the true identity of Jesus and how we slip into denying him in various ways.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the idea of extravagant worship and if there is such a thing as "too much" when it comes to Christian worship, as well as what it looks like to leave a legacy of faith.
Lance, Craig, and Zach look at what it means to long for our "heavenly dwelling", and why it can be hard to "live by faith and not by sight".
Lance, Zach, and Craig discuss how Paul describes suffering, his experiences of suffering, and what it looks like to shift your perspective on suffering in your own life.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the connection between experiencing God's grace and being called to ministry, as well as what it means to tamper with God's Word.
Lance, Zach, and Craig discuss what it means to share the truth in love, and what the connection between obedience and forgiveness looks like.
Lance, Zach, and Craig discuss what Paul means by living a simple life, and the difference between being sealed by the Holy Spirit versus being anointed.
Zach, Craig, and Lance talk about the beginning of 2 Corinthians, specifically what it means for us when Paul says that God is "God of all comfort".
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss Mary's interaction with the angel, how she is described as "favored", and what we can learn from her response to the amazing news of Jesus' coming.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the timing of Jesus' birth, some of the reasons why it happened at that point in history, and what it looks like to be a "forerunner" for Jesus.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss James 5:7-12, the instruction to "establish your heart", and how we can remain patient as we await our eternal home.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the topic of money, whether it's wrong to save and invest, and how we can view and use money as followers of Christ.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the Armor of God section in Ephesians 6, what it looks like to "stand" and "wrestle", as well as some tools that we can use on a daily basis.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the conclusion of Paul's "Household Code" in Ephesians 6, with a focus on the parent-child relationship and what it means to work for God rather than seeking the approval of others.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss Paul's instructions to husbands and wives in Ephesians 5 and what it looks like to live them out today.
Lance, Zach, and Craig discuss what it means to walk in the light by exposing darkness within and around us, and what it looks like to make the best use of our time as followers of Jesus.
Lance, Zach, and Craig discuss the importance of putting off sinful tendencies while saying yes to Jesus and beginning a new relationship with Him. Jesus can renew our minds!
Lance and Craig discuss Ephesians 4 and what Paul says about growing in our faith, staying rooted in the gospel, and what it looks like to participate in the Church.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss Paul's encouragement to the Ephesians to "eagerly maintain unity" within the Church, why it is so important, and how we can apply that principle to our lives today.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss methods by which we can determine if our desires are Godly or ungodly. They further discuss how true submission to God bolsters our resistance to evil.
Lance, Zach, and Craig discuss some practical steps that can be taken to grow in God's wisdom while discerning any effects of earthly wisdom.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the importance of our words. Whether our words are used for positive edification or negative destruction, they will have a long lasting impact. What steps can we take spiritually to better control our words?
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss how faith impacts actions and how a living faith might impact our world for good.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss James 2, whether followers of Christ should ever show favoritism, and what it looks like for a church to welcome people from all walks of life.
Lance, Craig, and Zach examine the instructions given in James 1 regarding the idea of being "quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger."
Lance, Craig, and Zach examine James' discussion of temptation, its source, and consider what can be done when facing it.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the opening verses of James, what trials can do in our lives, and what our reaction can be when facing difficult situations.
Zach, Craig, and Lance discuss the end of Mark 4 when Jesus calms the storm with the words, "Peace! Be still!". They look at the different reactions and attitudes of Jesus and the disciples that are displayed throughout the story.
Zach, Craig, and Lance look at the last two sections of Mark 10 and the two names that are given to identify Jesus: Son of Man and Son of David. Each one carries unique meanings that deepen our understanding of who Jesus truly is.
Craig, Zach, and Lance discuss Nehemiah 13 and the example we see of taking God's Word seriously and guarding our time with the Lord.
This week, Zach, Craig, and Lance discuss the events of Nehemiah 11 & 12 and some of the characteristics we see in the story - denying ourselves for the Kingdom of God and being dedicated to gathering together for worship.
Zach, Craig, and Lance look at Nehemiah's interaction with Shemaiah, what steps can be taken to seek Godly wisdom from others, and what needs to be done in our lives before we live boldly for God.
Lance, Zach, and Craig discuss the anger of Nehemiah in chapter 5 and contrast it with the anger of Sanballat in chapter 4. Because of how Nehemiah handled his anger, he turned it into something constructive and helpful for the people. The episode wraps up with stories of extravagant generosity that have been witnessed throughout the years.
Lance, Craig, and Zach examine Nehemiah 4 and the example given for dealing with opposition and difficult times.
Craig, Zach, and Lance take a look at how Nehemiah stepped out of his comfort zone to help Jerusalem and how we can partner with others to fulfill God's mission for the church.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the first chapter of Nehemiah and his reaction to the news he hears about Jerusalem. They consider how Nehemiah's example can shape our response to our neighbors. They also take a look at the practice and habit of fasting and how fasting can become a regular habit for followers of Christ.
Craig, Zach, and Lance examine Mary's conversation with the angel Gabriel in Luke 1 and discuss what it means to say "yes" to Jesus this Christmas season.
As the Christmas season begins, Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the beginning of John 1, what we can learn from Jesus entering our world, and the significance of Jesus being described as the Light that overcomes darkness.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the interaction between James, John, and Jesus in Mark 10, what we can learn from the disciples' request, and how we can strive to live as members of God's Kingdom.
Zach, Craig, and Lance discuss Jesus' interaction with the Rich Young Ruler in Mark 10 and consider what Jesus' words mean for us today.
Lance, Craig, and Zach Jesus' interaction with the children in Mark 10, how we can lead children to Jesus, and what characteristics one can possess in order to demonstrate "child-like faith".
Zach, Craig, and Lance discuss the final chapter of Acts and Paul's account of continuing to proclaim the gospel and the Kingdom of God. They look at misconceptions about the church today and what can be done in response.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the events surrounding Paul's shipwreck in Acts 27, what it looks like to seek wise counsel, and how we work towards finding joy in every moment.
Zach, Craig, and Lance discuss how Paul handled his various trials towards the end of Acts, the example set by Paul during those trials, and how repentance and deeds go together.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss Paul's defense of his faith in Acts 22, what it means for us to defend our faith, and end the episode by sharing their own testimonies.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the conversation that Paul had with the Ephesian elders, what can be learned from Paul's ministry in Ephesus, and what practical steps we can take to imitate it in our world today.
Zach, Lance, and Craig discuss the unique worship service found in Acts 20 and what we can learn from it, and they also share their own experience with unique worship services.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss Paul's time in Corinth, the importance of having purposeful friendships, and how the promises of God might impact us.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss Paul's time in Athens as he preaches to a crowd of scholars and intellectuals who don't know about Jesus.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss what happened when Paul and Silas decided to worship while in prison and tell their own baptism stories.
Craig, Lance, and Zach take a look at the story of Stephen in Acts 7, how he is described as having "grace and power", and what happens to the church following persecution.
Zach, Lance, and Craig discuss the lessons that can be learned from the example of service and unity found in Acts 6.
Lance, Zach, and Craig discuss the events of Acts 5 where the disciples demonstrate obedience to Jesus and experience joy in their suffering.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the events of Ananias and Sapphira, how sin affects more than the individual, and how this story works to give us a more complete picture of who God is.
Craig, Lance, and Zach discuss the unity of the early church in Acts and what steps we can take the emulate their lifestyle of giving.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss Peter's sermon and invitation to the crowd to repent, and also practical ways that we can invite someone to know Jesus.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss a few of the healings that took place in the New Testament and how these stories can shape how we "see" people like Jesus did.
Lance, Craig, and Zach talk about the mixture of fear and joy experienced by the women at the empty tomb, plus what can be done as a response after hearing about the risen Messiah.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the details of Jesus' triumphal entry, what people might have expected then, and how Jesus seems to "stir up" a crowd wherever he goes.
Zach, Craig, and Lance discuss the events of Jesus' betrayal and arrest, and how the disciples reacted to this startling event.
Craig and Zach discuss the events of Jesus' crucifixion, how it is portrayed in Scripture, and how some of the details get lost on 21st century audiences.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, what we learn from it, and how we can apply Matthew 4:1-11 to our lives today.
Zach, Lance, and Craig discuss the first events of Jesus' ministry as he calls his disciples to follow him, and they take a look at what that means for us today.
Craig, Zach, and Cristhian discuss the practices of the early church and how those practices transfer into our 21st century world.
Katy, Lance, and Craig discuss the events that place surrounding Peter's sermon in Acts 2 and how it applies to us today.
Zach, Craig, and Lance discuss the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2 and how it compares to what we experience as Christians in the 21st century.
Lance, Zach, and Craig discuss the events that took place between Jesus' ascension and Pentecost. They take a look at Peter's first speech in Acts and the process of choosing Matthias to take Judas' spot within the twelve disciples.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the prophecy found in Isaiah 7 that points us to Jesus as Immanuel.
Lance, Craig, and Zach talk about Isaiah's interaction with God in Isaiah 6. What does the word "holy" mean? And what can we learn from Isaiah's response to God's call?
Lance, Zach, and Craig discuss why Jesus is so unique compared to other religions/leaders, and how there are so many ways to serve within the church.
Lance, Craig, and Zach talk about Jesus' most famous teaching on prayer and their experience with it. They also talk about the practice of fasting, what it is for, and why people don't do it very often.
In the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives clear instruction on how to live generously as a member of God's Kingdom.
Lance, Zach, and Craig discuss the character of God that is revealed in Exodus 34:6-7 and how it helps us in our relationship with God and other people.
This week we welcome guest and friend Ryan Agnew, worship pastor at Westside Family Church Leavenworth. Ryan, Zach, and Craig talk about to call for Christians to minister to prisoners, and what it looks like to continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God.
Lance, Craig, and Zach talk about the importance of recognizing what is temporary and eternal, and what it means for God to be described as a "consuming fire".
Zach, Katy, and Craig discuss how to Lord disciplines His children, how they have seen that play out in their own lives, and why one might avoid discipline from God.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss Micah 7:18 and answer Micah's question, "Who is a God like you?" and also discuss why, even though we know that there is no one like God, we can have a hard time worshiping God alone.
Lance, Craig, and Zach explore the most famous passage from Micah. In this episode, we discuss the importance of being intentional in our worship and time with God, and how God is both gracious and exercises justice at the same time. We also might step on a few toes during the intro question when answering, "what is something that you think is overrated?".
Lance, Craig, and Zach talk about what it looks like to walk with God and be in His presence daily, and also about the church's duty to be a refreshment to the world.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss Micah 3, biblical justice, and how the acts of rebellion written about in Micah are nothing new under the sun. They also discuss what it looks like to live out our faith and base our actions around worshiping God. Also, Craig started a tangent on coffee that could have quickly turned into an entire bonus episode.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the second chapter of Micah and how everyone runs the risk of sin, and how we can use God's Word to correct and be corrected.
This episodes marks the beginning of Wallula's study on Micah. Lance, Craig, and Zach talk about the spiritual climate of ancient Israel, how it relates to today, and how Micah gives us an example to follow for how to deal with sin and injustice.
In this episode, Lance and Craig talked about how Jesus' sacrifice allows us to leave free from guilt and shame and how we can open up our lives to be willing for God to grow us and shape us.
This episode marks 1 year of Small Talk! Thank you for joining us and listening along for a whole year! In this episode, Lance, Zach, and Craig discuss the significance of Jesus' blood and how the original audience may have heard and interpreted this passage in Hebrews.
Lance and Craig discuss the second half of Hebrews 7 where the author describes the "better hope" that Jesus provides through his life, death, resurrection, and ascension.
Lance and Craig discuss what it looks like the treasure God's Kingdom and what can be done in our lives in order to treasure it even more.
Lance and Craig talk about the importance of being a student of God's Word, aware of things that could be obstacles for us, following Jesus in all aspects of life, and how all of those things factor in to our ability to be teachers and disciple-makers.
Klayton, Lance, and Craig discuss the importance of having different mentors and examples in your life and how Jesus will always be the number one example for us all to follow.
The story of Ruth in the Old Testament is fairly short, but full of wisdom and a picture of God's providence. Zach, Craig, and Lance discuss what it means to take risks for God, remain diligent in every day life, and how this story points us to Jesus the one true Redeemer.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the end of Hebrews 4 and why it is so significant to have Jesus as our Great High Priest.
Hebrews 4 tells us that God's Word is living and active, so how is it relevant to us today? Zach, Lance, and Craig discuss this question and also consider what we can do when being in God's Word might feel hard or difficult.
The beginning of Hebrews 4 closes out a discussion on God's rest and encourages Christians to hold on to the promise of rest. We are called to strive for this rest! Lance, Craig, and Zach talk about God's rest and how we can orient our lives now as we await the day of eternal rest.
Lance, Craig, and Zach take a look at how the resurrection impacts our view of suffering as Christians and how taking the time to remember the resurrection daily will benefit us through whatever we face in life.
Lance, Craig, and Zach the crucifixion, the characters present in the story, and how the grace of Jesus is greater than we could even imagine.
Communion is celebrated at Wallula Christian Church every Sunday. It is easy to pass by the moment and not think about the layers of meaning and the significance of that moment. Studying the last supper helps us uncover so many deep truths wrapped up in this event.
The parable of the persistent widow branches off from some of the normal patterns found in Jesus' parables. Much can be gleaned from this parable, such as learning more about God's character, our faithfulness, and what our prayer lives should look like. We also answer two questions submitted by a listener!
This week we sit down with one of Wallula's small group leaders, Thomas Kane, to discuss the story of the prodigal son. This story helps us to better understand who God is, His love for us, and how we should respond when someone enters into His family.
Zach, Craig, and Lance discuss the interaction between Jesus, Simon the Pharisee, and the sinful woman at the dinner party scene in Luke 7. A closer look is given to what our response to God's forgiveness should look like. And we answer our first question submitted by a listener!
This week we welcome Kasey Robinson, lead pastor at Westside Family Church Leavenworth. We spend some time pulling out the teaching points of Jesus' Good Samaritan parable and what we can do to apply it and take action.
Craig, Zach, and Lance talk about Acts 6 and the example it shows us for service, prayer, and the mission of God.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the second half of Hebrews 3 where the author gives a model of how Christians should exhort one another. This is something we should do daily within a community of believers. We also consider the Exodus account and how it can shape our lives today.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the beginning of Hebrews 3 where the author mentions the "holy brothers who share in a heavenly calling", as well as the end of verse 6 when a conditional statement is given about being confident and boastful of our hope through Jesus.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the different names of Jesus given in Hebrews 2:10 and how it shapes our understanding of who he is. They also consider how Jesus is the perfect example of how to remain faithful to God through temptation while also leaning on him for help.
Small Talk is back with Wallula's new study on Hebrews! Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the signs of drifting away from the gospel and things we can do to stay on course each day. They also discuss why Christians are able to look to Jesus for comfort when trials and suffering come.
The event between the angel and Mary is something we read every year around Christmas. On this episode, Lance, Craig, and Zach stop to consider how Mary reacted to the shocking news and how it might parallel events and reactions in our own lives.
Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss what it means to fear God and how fearing God can shape our prayers. We also look at the story of Zechariah. Just as Zechariah faced obstacles in life, we experience various trials and obstacles that shape and form us.
Lance, Zach, and Craig sit down with Tony Majors to discuss United As One and how it all began, as well as church unity, and how we can live out the message of Ephesians 4:1-6.
Revelation 22 leaves us wondering: now what? Lance, Craig, and Zach talk about living in response to the message that Jesus will return soon and how we can "keep the words" found in Revelation.
Lance, Craig, and Zach talk about Revelation 21 and some of the details that are provided about what heaven will be like. Thinking about eternity should fill us with hope and anticipation, but also shape how we live out our lives today.
When it comes to Heaven and what is described in Revelation 21, there is much to look forward to! We must also consider what it means to be heavenly-minded now as we anticipate the day when all things are made new.
Revelation 20 is known to be one of the most difficult chapters in the Bible. The difficulty comes from how one is to interpret the 1000 year reign of Christ. Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss the millennium, as well as what we look forward to when thinking about the coming day of the Lord.
Revelation 19 contains another story of evil being defeated and Christ being victorious. Christ is also depicted as being united with his bride. Zach, Craig, and Lance talk about what it means to live in anticipation of the wedding feast in heaven and how we need to be on guard for finding ourselves "almost" worshiping God like John did in verse 10.
Christians have to make a choice on whether or not to marvel and give attention to evil in the world. Revelation 17 & 18 tells us that evil will eventually be conquered by God. Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss practical ways we can keep our attention fixed on Jesus as we follow him into eternity.
Craig, Zach, and Lance discuss the final acts of judgment in Revelation 16 and why it can be difficult to come to terms with God's wrath. They also take a look at the big picture of Revelation and what encouragement has been provided by studying this book.
Revelation 14 contains a lot of descriptions, imagery and symbolism. This week Lance, Craig, and Zach talk about the 144,000, God's judgment, and the promise given to those that follow Jesus into eternity.
Craig, Zach, and Lance discuss the two beasts found in Revelation 13, what they represent, and what it looks like to continue following Jesus into eternity. Towards the end of the episode, there is also a quick discussion on the mark of the beast.
Zach, Craig, and Lance discuss the three characters in Revelation 12 - the woman, her offspring, and the dragon. This passage gives an account of what has taken place, but also gives insight into what it's like living as a member of God's family.
Revelation 11 can be a difficult chapter to understand and take in. Craig, Zach, and Lance talk about some of the topics and take aways from this passage, including the idea of a rapture, as well as the example set by the two witnesses and the reward given to them in eternity.
Revelation 10 features a unique event where part of God's plan is hidden and kept secret. This week on Small Talk, Zach, Craig, and Lance talk about resting in this mystery, rejoicing in what we do know from God's Word, and what is now expected from us as believers.
Revelation 10 features a unique event where part of God's plan is hidden and kept secret. Zach, Craig, and Lance talk about resting in this mystery, rejoicing in what we do know from God's Word, and what is expected from us as believers.
Zach, Craig, and Lance discuss the 7 trumpets in Revelation 8 & 9 while focusing on God's judgment, reacting to this judgment, and what it means to repent as we anticipate the Day of the Lord.
This week Craig, Zach, and Lance take a look at the opening of the seals in Revelation 6 and the contrasting scene found in Revelation 7.
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Lance, Craig, and Zach discuss John's second half of the throne room vision in Revelation 5. Special attention is given to the descriptions of Jesus and how reading this passage informs and shapes our worship today.
Lance, Craig, Zach, and Klayton discuss John's vision of the throne room, the 24 elders surrounding the throne, and how this vision should effect our every day worship.
This week we discuss some of the lessons we can learn from Jesus' message to the seven churches in Revelation 2 & 3. If you'd like to submit a question for us to answer, please send it to smalltalk@wallula.org!
Klayton, Lance, and Craig take a look at the beginning of Revelation. In particular, we look at the timing statements found within the first few verses and consider how those apply to us today. We also find encouragement from John's example of worshiping and focusing on Jesus in the midst of trial and persecution.