King's Way Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ryan Dufoe
We are not academics, but we are avid learners. Come learn, make mistakes, and learn from those mistakes with us.
Welcome to another episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club!
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk through a book that has become one of their new spiritual classics. Written from the perspective of someone who is researching this topic for personal growth, this book reveals how we are all born with different levels of self-control (although everyone's will run out at some point), how we can all improve our self control, and how self-control is a keystone habit that can lead us to form other virtuous habits. From top to bottom, Your Future Self Will Thank You is full of spiritual and scientifically researched wisdom, presented through humility and self-sacrifice.
Join the conversation by letting us know what you thought about the book!
Welcome back!In our first installment of the Sunday Study Hall to our series through the book of Romans, Trevor and Ryan tackle some really difficult topics in the latter half of Romans chapter 1, including how everyone is in trouble and needs God's saving and mercy, God's passive wrath, and homosexuality from the two ancient contexts this addresses to today. Join the conversation by letting us know what you thought of the episode, what you think we missed, or anything that needs further clarification!
Have you ever wondered which Bible character would be a first round draft pick? How about which character you would want to help you fight off a galactic invasion? Don’t worry, we have you covered.
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan come up with their definitive lists of which Bible characters would fill out three different kinds of teams: a football roster, a super hero squad, and a touring band. Let us know in the comments who you would have picked for some of these spots!
BREAKING NEWS: Two Christian music artists post content, feel misunderstood, and reconcile their differences like mature adults.
If you don't know this story (which is very specific to the past couple of weeks), don't worry! Trevor and Ryan rehash the details of the story so far, discuss the implications for Christian maturity, and talk about how weird it is to see people use online content for relational health and self-sacrifice. Join the conversation by commenting what you thought of this story!
Welcome to another episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club!
In this episode, Ryan tells Trevor all about The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis, which includes the books Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength. Through this trilogy, Lewis sets out an optimistic fictional take on space travel and intelligent life on other planets, painting humanity and Earth as the central and greatest enemy of God in the universe, rather than some species out there being worse and stronger than us. Having been written during WWII in the 1940's and before space travel, there are tons of interesting takes on space travel, the makeup of other planets, and different uses of power and government.
Join the conversation by commenting what you thought about our conversation or the books themselves!
Do you need a glass of ice cold lemonade on a hot summer day? No, you need some hot summer hot takes. In this episode, Trevor asks Ryan his opinion on a series of 'hot takes' style questions. Does music sound better on vinyl? Are air fryers or root beer overrated? Join the conversation with your takes on these hot topics below!
Our Previous "Hot Summer Hot Takes" Episode
We're back with another verse of the day! In this episode, Trevor and Ryan break down the meaning, the context, and the application of a book in the Old Testament that raises more questions than it answers. Jump in the comments and let us know what you thought!
"But through it all, when there was doubt, I ate it up and spit it out. I faced it all, and I stood tall, and did it my way"
"Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world.
She took the midnight train going anywhere."
"'Cause baby now we got bad blood, you know we used to be mad love."
If you can hear the music behind any of these lines of lyrics, then you don't need to be convinced of how strongly music can grip our emotions and imagination. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to talk about the power music has on us, when and where we should trust and use it, and why we use music in our worship gatherings at church. Join the conversation by commenting your most powerful song below!
Our PSALMS Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19g4ltH8Kg1DoZaX6RlFth?si=0c3c722be50d49ed
This episode is for EVERYONE!
While most listeners probably haven't preached much if ever, if you're a committed christian, you've sat through years of sermons in church. What makes a sermon good? What's the right kind of thing to preach about? What's off limits? What does the Bible say about preaching?
These are the kinds of questions that Trevor and Ryan talk about in this week's episode. Our hope is that you walk away from this episode asking better questions about sermons, preachers, and the Bible after every church service you go to! Join the conversation by commenting one of your favorite sermon moments you've heard!
"It's a bird!"
"It's a plane!"
"It's another superhero movie!"
With Superman (2025) coming to theaters in the past week, Trevor and Ryan sit down to review the movie as well as DC in general. Their conversation ranges from how well this Superman movie did in comparison to other live-action portrayals of the character, the trajectory the DC cinematic universe has been on, and the hope this movie gives for a revitalization of a future DCCU. Join the conversation by commenting what you thought about the movie below!
If you replace one board on a ship, is it still the same ship? If you end up replacing every board on that ship, is it still the same ship? If you take the old boards and rebuild the original ship, what does that make the new ship?
This is just one of the questions we are asking in this mind-bending episode! Tune in as Trevor asks Ryan the hardest, most puzzling philosophical questions that ChatGPT could get it's virtual hands on. Join the conversation by letting us know what you think we got right and wrong in these difficult questions!
"What's an americano?" "Do you want light or dark coffee?" Hurry up! There's a whole line of grumpy people waiting behind you!
If you're anything like us, caffeine plays a significant part in your life, but of all the caffeinated beverages, coffee seems to have the biggest learning curve.
Whether you haven't found a coffee that you love yet or you've acquired a taste for coffee and can't let it go, you're welcome to join us as Ryan tells Trevor everything there is to know about coffee. The conversation spans different brewing styles, coffee roast levels, and price points as Ryan shares 5 different coffee making methods, all using the same beans.
Join the conversation below by letting us know what your favorite coffee drink is!
We're stepping into contested territory, and we'd love for you to come with us.
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan have a conversation around the Bible's view of the nation of Israel after Jesus dies, rises from the grave, and institutes the church. They talk about defining fundamentalism in a helpful way, the history of Israelite and Palestinian occupation of that land, whether or not the modern state of Israel is similar to ancient Israel in God's eyes, and how the New Testament talks about God's covenantal relationship to Israel. It's a dense episode, and we totally understand if you walk away disagreeing with us. Either way, let us know in the comments what you learned, fact-checked us on, or found interesting!
As noted at 33:03**, the Scofield Reference Bible claims in the study notes that the Sermon on the Mount that Jesus gives in Matthew 5-7 is ONLY for Jews, rejected by the Jews, and then later meant for the Kingdom of Heaven when God comes back to set all things right. He claims that it is not for Christians.
“For these reasons the Sermon on the Mount in its primary application gives neither the privilege nor the duty of the Church. These are found in the Epistles.” - Scofield Reference Bible notes, Matthew 5:2, Page 1000.
https://archive.org/details/scofieldreferenc00unse/page/1000/mode/2up?view=theater
We're back with another episode of our Sunday Study Hall! Whether you attend our church or not, if you are interested in the Bible, this episode is for you!
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk in more depth about the story of Jesus healing the Centurion's servant, explaining the backstory of the rivalry between the Roman occupiers and the ancient Israelite natives, comparing this scene to other NT scenes that depict Roman military or law enforcement individuals, and talk about how someone's proximity to Jesus can hurt their perception of his power and glory.
Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting or thought we missed below!
Welcome to our fifth episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club!
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to discuss The Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton. The conversation covers who or what the Holy Spirit is, a broader understanding of the author's teaching on these topics over the years, and how his presentation of living in the power of the Holy Spirit is different from what you may have heard before. Both hosts grew up in church traditions that mostly avoided talking about the Holy Spirit, and whether you grew up like them, you grew up with an emphasis on the Spirit as a power to be wielded (rather than a person to be known), or not as a Christian at all, this book is for you! It's biblically grounded, poetically written, brutally honest, and tried and tested in the local church. Join the conversation by commenting what you thought of the book or what stuck out from our discussion below!
Summer Pick:
The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis
https://a.co/d/hQVqr3z
Have you ever unexpectedly been asked a hard or awkward question? Maybe something like a kid asking, "where do babies come from"? In our longest episode to date, Trevor and Ryan sit down with a handful of questions like this about the Christian faith!
In this past week's sermon, Trevor brought up how seldom church people ask him questions about the Bible and our faith, and how learning can be a deep place to meet God, and this podcast is a direct result of that. Join Trevor and Ryan as they finally put it to rest: do dogs go to heaven? Join the conversation by commenting your thoughts on the episode below!
If Jesus were giving out superlative awards to the people we read about in the New Testament, Peter's would be for Most Improved.
In this week's conversation, Trevor and Ryan sit down with NT professor Dr. Matthew McBirth to talk about a new book that he contributed to on the life and transformation of Peter. Their conversation spans Peter's entire life, centering on Peter's understanding of suffering as a healthy part of the Christian life. Join the conversation by commenting what stuck out to you from their talk!
And Upon This Rock: Peter's Transformative Journey from Fisherman to Follower to Foundational Leader
https://a.co/d/fTLpymS
To the class of 2025 (or whatever year you're reading this), God has one big thing to tell you, and it's this–listen to this episode of the King's Way Podcast.
If you've lived somewhere like Trevor and Ryan, you've been invited to a number of graduation ceremonies. If those ceremonies have been in the Bible belt, for a Christian College, or worse–both–you've probably heard some Bible verses quoted to get the graduates riled up and hopeful for where their future will lead them! And if you've been around the Bible for some time, some of these verses may seem like odd choices.
If any of that describes you, join us for this episode where Trevor and Ryan dig through some of the most commonly misapplied Bible verses that people use for graduation ceremonies, finding their literary context, describing why they should or should not apply to your and your career, and digging down to the bottom of what's wrong with using some of these verses in that way. Plus, we offer alternative verses that are perfect for graduation ceremonies, cards, and parties! Join the conversation and let us know your favorite verses that you've heard at a graduation ceremony!
List of Graduation Verseshttps://www.southernliving.com/holidays-occasions/graduation/graduation-bible-verses
Welcome to our third episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club!
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about On Getting Out Of Bed, a short book that really jumped out at them as timely, powerful, helpful, and deeply genuine. In a world flooded with techniques and medications that can help someone's suffering, it's not surprising when people think that suffering can be completely avoided and that their mental suffering is ultimately their fault for not trying hard enough, but this is unwise, unkind, and unbiblical. If you or someone you know is going through mental suffering, whether from mental illness, tragedy, or lack of purpose, this book is for you! Join the conversation by commenting what stuck out to you from the book or the guy's conversation here!
May's KWP Book Club selection:
The Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton
https://a.co/d/2v3FBlj
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With the 20th anniversary re-release of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith hitting theaters this week, Trevor and Ryan decided to take a break from serious and theological content this week to geek out about all things Star Wars! The guys cover the strengths and weaknesses of all of the major movies, give their takes for the best order to watch the series in, and even talk about how a Christian can beneficially engage in the story of Star Wars. Join the conversation by commenting your thoughts and your preferred watch order below!
Have you just started to think seriously about Jesus?
Are you about to be baptized but still have questions on what the Christian life looks like?
Have you just been baptized and don't know what to do now?
Have you been a Christian for a long time but feel stuck?
If any of these questions describe where you're at, then this episode is for you!
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to talk through how to live out the Christian life faithfully. This includes how to think about the world, how to act in a way that reflects your new worldview, and how to have confidence that you're living life with God, not just for someone else's agenda. Join the conversation by commenting your thoughts below!
Welcome to our third episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club!
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan gush over the shortest book they've read yet for the book club! In just 67 pages, the author was able to explain the gospel completely, biblically, provocatively, and unapologetically. Their conversation covers the centrality of Jesus' kingship as the gospel message, the call of the gospel on our lives now, and how God's glorious reign heals all of creation. Join the conversation by commenting what stuck out to you from the book or the guy's conversation here!
April's KWP Book Club selection is:
On Getting Out Of Bed by Alan Noble
https://a.co/d/hS5dITG
We're back with another episode of our Sunday Study Hall, and this time, the roles are reversed! Whether you attend our church or not, if you are interested in the Bible, this episode is for you!
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk through the first half of chapter 26 of Matthew's Gospel account of Jesus, covering main themes like Judas and his Old Testament counterpart, The Last Supper, and how this text has the same things to say to us 2000 years ago and today. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting or thought we missed below!
Whether you're just a person interested in scripture or are an attendee at our local church where we're preaching these texts, let's dive deep into the Bible together!
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan look back over the past two weeks of sermons and help explain how Jesus' scary, apocalyptic portrayal of the end of time applies to a handful of parables about what's really important to God and important in life.
Join the conversation below by commenting what stuck out to you from these passages or the conversation!
Welcome to our second episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club!
Trevor and Ryan struggled with–but deeply enjoyed–February's selection, Simply Christian, by N.T. Wright. This dense book starts from the hunger every human has to make sense of the suffering in the world and how different world religions and philosophies try to answer that, covers the entire story of Israel as well as God's people in the New Covenant, and walks through prayer, the Bible, the church, and many other important faith topics, all pointing to the end when God will "set everything to rights." Join the conversation by commenting what stuck out to you from the book or the guy's conversation here!
March's KWP Book Club selection is:
The Gospel Precisely by Matthew W. Bates
https://a.co/d/b7BFJVo
We're back with another episode of Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into what we preached at a recent one of our weekly worship gatherings.
With the text we're preaching out of the gospel of Matthew, Trevor and Ryan felt that it was especially important to come back to this segment to unpack some of what we couldn't cover in Matthew 24, including the tie to Daniel 2 and 7 that the author alludes to, what it means to be ready for Jesus' return, and our over-reliance on religious institutions and leaders to mediate our relationship with Jesus for us.
Join the conversation by commenting what stuck out to you and your thoughts on the text in the comments below!
This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.
Continuing from last week's episode, Trevor and Ryan continue the conversation with a return guest–Shane J. Wood, first appearing on episode #59. Shane is releasing a new book (Thinning The Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation, linked below) that helps address a question we brought up in this past Sunday's sermon: how is an average American Christian supposed to read prophetic and apocalyptic literature the way the author intended it to be read? Guided by Shane's upcoming book and the Book of Revelation, the guys unpack God's incredibly costly, loving pursuit of us, how the average Christian can faithfully read the prophetic and apocalyptic literature in the Bible, and how Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show was a great example of layered art that mimics biblical apocalyptic and prophetic literature.
Remember, this is part two! You may be lost in this episode's conversation if you missed the first part, so go back and watch that before starting this episode!
Thinning The Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation by Shane J. Wood (releases 5.20.25)
https://a.co/d/gy9437O
Shane J. Wood's Website
http://shanejwood.com/
Shane's Previous Episode on Between Two Trees(#59)
https://youtu.be/dp2BSFZXy9A?si=dUyfyU9BvhSBML3Q
This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.
This interview is guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, and say "huh!" a little too loud in a quiet public place. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan are joined by a return guest–Shane J. Wood, last appearing on episode #59. Shane is releasing a new book (Thinning The Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation, linked below) that helps address a question we brought up in this past Sunday's sermon: how is an average American Christian supposed to read prophetic and apocalyptic literature the way the author intended it to be read? Guided by Shane's upcoming book and the Book of Revelation, the guys unpack topics of cultural and historical background, human emotion, and how symbolism and art best communicate topics that stretch language to its breaking point.
Remember, this is only part one! Even though the themes of genre will be tackled more directly in the second part of this interview (in episode #205), notice how it is implicitly addressed here. Enjoy the episode, and stay tuned next week for the next part!
Shane's Previous Episode on Between Two Trees (#59)
https://youtu.be/dp2BSFZXy9A?si=dUyfyU9BvhSBML3Q
Thinning The Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation by Shane J. Wood (releases 5.20.25)
https://a.co/d/gy9437O
Shane J. Wood's Website
http://shanejwood.com/
Welcome to our first episode of the King's Way Podcast Book Club! If you haven't already read the book we're reviewing, don't worry–this could be the talk you need to get you interested in reading it. And if you have read it, welcome to the club!
Starting strong out of the gate, Trevor and Ryan were blown away by this month's book, The Gift of Being Yourself, by David G. Benner. The author's wisdom for understanding your true self in order to have an authentic relationship with the one true God is unmatched, and it was well worth the short read. Go check it out for yourself, and if you have, let us know in the comments what you thought about the book!
February's KWP Book Club selection is:
Simply Christian by N.T. Wright
https://a.co/d/0UIlEEZ
One of the most recent viral things on social media involving Christianity was when Wesley Huff–a Christian Apologist from Canada–was invited to be a guest on the largest podcast in the world, the Joe Rogan Experience. Trevor and Ryan's conversation catches you up to what's been happening so far around it as well as their own takes on Wes and Joe's conversation and how refreshing it is for smart, thoughtful Christians to get platformed in places like these. Join the conversation by commenting your thoughts on the topic below!
For some, college is a time to lose their faith, shed the culture they grew up with, and wander out into the world without the limitations they had before, but for the ministry of Christian Campus House, it is a ripe opportunity for young adults to make their faith their own and grow in ways they never thought possible. In this episode, Ryan is joined by King's Way's Family Pastor, Jon Flowers, as well as one of the Lead Campus Ministers at Christian Campus House, Tyler Richter. This conversation covers how important this formative age range is in people's lives, how desperate this generation is for authentic community, and what CCH exists to do: to help students connect with Christian community, grow deeper with Jesus, and serve locally and around the world.
For more information on Christian Campus House and how you can give and support their ministry, check them out at the site linked below!
https://cchspringfield.org/what-is-cch/
This episode contains many visual references and mouth noises, and will be better enjoyed on our YouTube channel!
https://youtu.be/mQB7MSRPxs0
It's now 2025, and we're back with our hottest episode yet! In this episode, Trevor and Ryan ring in the new year by asking each other carefully curated questions pertinent to the other's life while eating some of the spiciest peanuts on the planet. It made them laugh, it made them cry, and it made them curse the day they were born. Enjoy!
Death Nut Challenge 2.0(But Don't Do It)
https://a.co/d/a0wd6io
KWP Bookclub Pick | The Gift Of Being Yourself (Episode coming out
https://a.co/d/crreACj
We're almost to another 100th episode mark, and big things are coming! Be prepared for one of our last episodes of the year to drop in the next couple of weeks!
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to discuss how to approach our family Thanksgiving gatherings unselfishly. The Sermon on the Mount still applies to how we treat our families, and the Fruit of the Spirit is still desperately needed with the people who have known us the longest. We are dropping this episode a day early to hopefully catch you before you see your family all together and put this stuff into action! We pray you have a blessed Thanksgiving time and can't wait to see you again at episode 200!
Resource Mentioned
How Churches Became Cruise Ships: A Survival Guide for the Seasick Christian | Skye Jethani
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iHWRYb8QWTmmHIvwyjoQgXokSiMasCGl/view?usp=sharing
We're back with another Verse of the Day episode! In these episodes, Trevor and Ryan discuss YouVersion's Verse of the Day (from the Bible App) with little to no warning on what it is. In today's verse, Trevor and Ryan cover King David, the national identity of Ancient Israel in relation to God, and how Christians can and should apply this chapter today. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting, learned, or think we got wrong down below!
Resource Mentioned
Simplifying Revelation: God's Triumphal Procession | Shane J. Wood
https://youtu.be/NUoSVanp2GQ?si=LXR6Z1k6zl2xvuya
Preachers tell some of the coolest stories, but at some point, they're bound to run out–right??
In this lighthearted episode of the King’s Way Podcast, Ryan and Trevor take a break from the serious and dive into the 10 funniest news stories from Canada in 2024, making clever sermon illustrations that highlight the deeper truths lurking behind each comical tale. From hot sauce road spills to cattle-herding beavers, this episode is a fun-filled discussion that’s sure to leave you laughing. Join the conversation by commenting your favorite outlandish news story you'd like to see us pull sermon illustrations out of below!
How can someone ACTUALLY make God happy?In this episode, Trevor and Ryan bridge the gap between our Sunday sermons over the Book of James by talking through the last two chapters of the book and how they flow and finish James' main point. These discussions cover favoritism in the church, legalistic religion, and navigating the balance of changing and maintaining the old Jewish religion within the new movement Jesus started. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting or what you thought we left out!
How much evidence would you need to believe that your older sibling is God-in-flesh? For most of us, it would be more than anyone could possibly produce--it's unbelievable. But, found in the pages of the New Testament, we have a written letter from someone who had that experience and WAS convinced. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan bridge the gap between our Sunday sermons over the Book of James by talking deeper about the background and context of the book as well as covering the content of the last half of chapter 1 and the first half of chapter 2. These discussions cover the relationship James had to the people he was writing to, how the book is organized, what the Bible means when it asks you to "be perfect", the relationship between righteous acts and faith, and some good general wisdom for daily life. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting or what you thought we left out!
This is part 2 of a two-part conversation. If you missed the first, stop this episode and go back to catch up on what we're talking about in this episode.One of the things American Christians are most notoriously known for at the turn of the century was their cancel culture around non-Christian art. Parents kept their kids from reading and watching Harry Potter, youth groups hosted secular CD burning/breaking events, and the Southern Baptist Convention formally boycotted Disney from 1996-2005. If we were to learn from the example set by that generation, it would seem that the Christian response to art is to avoid it at all costs unless it is specifically "Christian" art, but if we were to look further back in history, we would see moments where Christians were persecuted and belittled by art as well as others where the church was the epicenter of the world's best art.In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down with local artist Jeremiah Jones to discuss how all kinds and genres of art can help people draw close to God and join Him in co-creation. Let us know what you thought about this episode in the comments below!
"Every choice you make transforms you into someone else." - Dr. Shane WoodOne of the things American Christians are most notoriously known for at the turn of the century was their cancel culture around non-Christian art. Parents kept their kids from reading and watching Harry Potter, youth groups hosted secular CD burning/breaking events, and the Southern Baptist Convention formally boycotted Disney from 1996-2005. If we were to learn from the example set by that generation, it would seem that the Christian response to art is to avoid it at all costs unless it is specifically "Christian" art, but if we were to look further back in history, we would see moments where Christians were persecuted and belittled by art as well as others where the church was the epicenter of the world's best art.In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down with local artist Jeremiah Jones to discuss how art can help all people, especially faithful Christians, with God. Join us next week for part 2 of this conversation!
In this episode, Trevor introduces us to Matt and Shanna Myers, missionaries with Go Ministries in the Dominican Republic. Matt and Shanna talk about how they heard the call to missions, their future plans in the DR, and what GO Ministries is already doing for the kingdom. For more information about GO or to support Matt and Shanna in their ministry, click the links below.
gomin.org
gomin.org/myers/
We're back with another Verse of the Day episode! In these episodes, Trevor and Ryan discuss YouVersion's Verse of the Day (from the Bible App) with little to no warning on what it is. Topics from scripture memorization to prayer and even the trinity pop up in this episode, and you won't want to miss it! Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting, learned, or think we got wrong down below!
A person's legacy is not a collection of every life event, but the important, character-defining moments that shaped who they really are. Their wealth and success quickly fade into obscurity while their generosity and love live with the people they leave behind, shaping the values and beliefs of future generations. In this episode of the King’s Way Podcast, we dove into what it means to leave a legacy and how the stories we share shape our faith over time. Trevor and Ryan talk about the personal and community stories that made up their spiritual history and how these experiences guided them. Join the conversation by commenting part of your faith legacy down below!
In this episode of the King's Way Podcast, hosts Trevor and Ryan examine how AI undermines our perception of reality by creating increasingly convincing simulations and digital experiences, blurring the lines between genuine and fabricated experiences. Amidst this digital deluge, Trevor and Ryan explore a rising desire for authentic art and real-world connections, highlighting how people are seeking more tangible and meaningful interactions in an age dominated by digital illusions. Tune in for a compelling discussion on the quest for authenticity in a landscape where technology often challenges our trust in what we see and experience.
This prompt was written entirely by AI.
Our church is currently in a series on family values (and more broadly, values in the Kingdom of God), but beyond our Sunday sermons, we believe this value applies to all Christians everywhere and at all times. It is so important that it's the first description of love found in 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan tackle the necessity of patience, how God displays perfect patience, and the depth that patience needs to go in every human heart if we will ever look like Jesus. Join the conversation by commenting your questions or what you found helpful!
What first drew you into Christianity and a local church? For me (Ryan), it was just something my family did every week before I understood any better. Then it became the place where my friends were, where I heard the most fantastical stories, where I got to play music, and eventually, where I felt the most accepted. But is that all it should be? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan are inspired by the language of a Missouri church's sermon on "Country Club Christianity" and delve into the unhealthy trend people fall into around church attendance and character formation. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting or your own stories about this sort of Chrsitianity.
Resources Referenced:
• The Sermon That Sparked The Episode:
https://thecrossingchurch.com/Resource/Watch/untitled?T=Sermon
• The Ruthless Elimination Of Hurry | John Mark Comer
https://a.co/d/2eqwUQe
Brace yourself, and get your tissues ready: this will be our last Sunday Study Hall for the year as we take a break from preaching the Gospel of Matthew on Sunday mornings until the spring. But don't cry yet–this episode's a good one! In this installment, Trevor and Ryan talk in greater detail about the last half of Matthew 22 in which Jesus intellectually battles the Sadducees and Pharisees, covering the resurrection, big sections of the Old Testament, and how Jesus turns the tables on how our love for God influences how we treat others. Join the conversation by commenting what you learned or found interesting below!
Resources Referenced:
• Old Testament Scholar John Walton on the use of OT laws.
https://www.holypost.com/holy-post-podcast/episode/236e0964/episode-345-torah-torah-torah-with-dr-john-walton
• Episode 112 on Tattoos
https://youtu.be/QLLX0OvAWnw
Have you ever wondered what things the staff at King's Way is working on throughout the year? Our main Sunday morning worship gatherings are only a small fraction of the programs we create and host for people, and while we deeply care about those, our family ministry is the pride and joy of our church. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to discuss how King's Way organizes and runs our two annual youth camps overall as well as the details of the high school trip that Trevor and Ryan got back from recently where Trevor spoke to the students about godly perseverance. Let us know what you thought about this episode in the comments below!
We're back with another episode of the Sunday Study Hall! These are some of our favorite podcasts to do because they help us dive deeper into the scripture that we preached on Sunday in a way that is conversational, curious, and inter-scriptural (tracing a theme from our specific passage throughout the wider contexts of the whole Bible). In this conversation, Trevor and Ryan talk about some of Jesus' final interactions before starting the last week that led him to his crucifixion, death, and resurrection. While the events may seem random and haphazard, the guys unpack Matthew's intentionality in recording them in this order, making a window to what the coming Kingdom of God that Jesus is bringing will look like. Join the conversation by letting us know what you found interesting or what we missed!
Who is more of a man: John Cena or Keanu Reeves?
This day and age is flooded with conversations around masculinity and what it means (or should mean) to be a man, with voices from all sides chiming in with stories of hurt and abuse, values from previous generations, overreaches of power, and people working in factories or fighting in wars overseas. What sorts of masculinity are toxic, and what sorts are positive? And what sort of man was Jesus? Weak and woke, or macho with six-pack abs? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to discuss the script that Jesus lives out for manhood, leading to His father saying "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." (Matt. 3.17) Join the conversation by letting us know what you think we missed and how this might impact your thoughts on masculinity!
The Sermon That Spurred Our Conversation:
https://storage.sardius.media/8d5F99Ed22aB004/archives/23BEEA9235D975Ab81E0e3157A4c/static/1F3AA8/1C6a0c232FA2.mp3
We felt the pressure that Jesus felt in his day with all the cultural baggage surrounding the topic of this week's text, but we feel called to follow God wherever he leads us, not just to the easy texts that automatically agree with our assumptions. That's why in today's episode, Trevor and Ryan cover Jesus' words on marriage, divorce, singleness and celibacy, and relational community in the Kingdom of God. Most families in the United States are affected by divorce, and the tears in the fabric of our deepest communities are felt for generations. Because of how deep these roots go, lean in, listen, and let's continue the conversation Jesus jumped into two millennia ago as we strive to faithfully follow the never-changing God. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting about this episode, and if you're feeling especially brave, maybe even your own experience with divorce personally or in your family.
Resource Mentioned: Holy Ghost Stories Podcast
https://www.holyghoststories.org/listen
We're back with another Sunday Study Hall episode! In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down to discuss the Bible text behind last week's sermon in greater detail than our time constraints on Sunday allowed. While these episodes normally focus heavily on the cultural background and allusions to other biblical texts, this parable that Jesus tells about the unforgiving servant is fairly clear to us without any explanation, leaving us all to grapple with the difficult application to forgive. Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the text and how it's drawing you to forgive those who have hurt you.
Who are the best Christians? Is it pastors, Christian monks, Bible college professors, activists, door-to-door evangelists, missionaries, or faithful weekly church attendees? Jesus answers this question in a way many of us might not: children and those like them. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan unpack the narrative and contextual setting behind the disciple's question and the child's presence in their midst, the ways that Jesus calls us to be childlike (and not just childish), and the implications of being childlike when you feel lost from God and when you fight with your brothers and sisters. Join the conversation by commenting your thoughts on the passage and how you've heard it taught down below!
Sometimes stories in the gospel accounts can seem sporadic. Jesus is kind to his disciples, rebukes a demon, gets frustrated with his disciples, gives an eerie message, and then pays his taxes. How does this paint a clear picture of Jesus' character or goals? In this episode, Trevor is joined by John Cowherd to discuss exactly this–the continuous and consistent thread of Jesus' activity in a sequence of different scenarios and crowds. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting about this passage below!
When most people think of God, they think of unexplained phenomena, a glowing light from the clouds, and a thundering voice from heaven. Jesus rarely appears in scripture this way, and even less in the gospel accounts, but Matthew 17 begins with one of those few times. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan drink triple-shot espresso drinks just before exploring some of the depths of this moment in Jesus' life, digging into some of the scriptural allusions made in this passage, the cultural background behind Peter's decision to suggest raising three tents, and the references to Elijah and John the Baptist. Join the conversation by letting us know what you found interesting or think we missed down below!
For being described as a "good guy" and a "good teacher", some of Jesus's words can appear pretty mean. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan tackle a large section of Matthew 15 which contains a tense interaction that Jesus had with an outsider begging for his healing. Digging into the historical background, original word usage, and similar interactions in Matthew's gospel account, they discuss the cultural background we miss in this tricky story as well as a three-day healing spree and the second account of Jesus feeding a massive crowd. Join the conversation by commenting what we missed or what you found interesting!
While it is recent news that a prominent pastor saying something strong enough to get him kicked off of the stage of a church near ours, our struggle with choosing leaders and worldview slants is nothing new. The glaring issue brought out at that event is an issue we constantly wrestle with–what makes leaders or ideologies worth following? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan set out to answer that question as it applies to our lives in general and in some specific situations we find ourselves in these days, arguing that the fruit of someone's life (the product of their character and integrity), as well as the tone and attitude someone has, should hold as much or more importance than the depth or shock of the content they communicate. Join the conversation by commenting below on what you found interesting, relevant, or disagreeable, as well as experiences you've had that would match our discussion.
From Palm Sunday to two Sundays after Easter this year (2024), we have been preaching a series called "Misplaced Expectations" in our Sunday worship gatherings. These have covered the ways that we expect God to be at work in the world and the ways that he often subverts our expectations for something much, much better. Whether you were here for these sermons and want a refresher or want to hear us engage the topic in another format, this episode is for you! Let us know in the comments what you think about the concept and a way that God has subverted your expectations of Him for the better!
What's the next step for a Christian after belief and baptism? Many faithful believers have sought and taught different answers to this question, but Jesus, his 12 disciples, and the New Testament church did not seem to struggle with what to do with new believers. The secret is in what Jesus thought a "disciple" is. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan have a conversation informed by John Mark Comer's book "Practicing The Way" about the path of maturity that Jesus calls all of his disciples down: past, present, and future. Join the conversation by letting us know how you've had discipleship communicated to you, and check out John Mark's book below.
Practicing The Way | John Mark Comer
https://a.co/d/5uCRv3y
We're back with another episode of the Sunday Study Hall! These are some of our favorite podcasts to do because they help us dive deeper into the scripture that we preached on Sunday in a way that is conversational, curious, and inter-scriptural (tracing a theme from our specific passage throughout the wider contexts of the whole Bible). In this conversation, Trevor and Ryan talk about one of the Bible's most famous Jesus stories, covering how this narrative fits into the context of Jesus' evolving 3-year ministry, the motivations and relational elements we can become numb to when we hear this story too often, and the spiritual and premodern background to the waves, the wind, and spirits. Join the conversation by letting us know what you found interesting or what we missed!
Many people (ourselves included) struggle with what God wants for them or from them. Did I pick the right school/job/spouse/church? Is God disappointed? Is He angry? Am I living in disobedience by wanting a certain career or making certain life moves, or is He giving me the freedom to choose those things? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan begin to tackle the topic of God's plan or will for our lives, what it entails, what it doesn't, what God asks of us, and what he promises to respond with. Join the conversation by letting us know what you've heard in the past about God's will, including God's will for people's lives in general or your own life in particular.
We're back with another episode of the Sunday Study Hall! These are some of our favorite podcasts to do because they help us dive deeper into the scripture that we preached on Sunday in a way that is conversational, inter-scriptural (tracing a theme from our specific passage throughout the wider contexts of the whole Bible), and curious. In this conversation, Trevor and Ryan talk about a slew of parables that Jesus gives in rapid succession at the end of Matthew chapter 13, covering how they connect, which weeds look like wheat, and how the idea "son of..." talks about something or someone's characteristics rather than their origin or necessary, unchangeable fate. Join the conversation by letting us know what you found interesting or what we missed!
We're back with another episode of the Sunday Study Hall! These are some of our favorite podcasts to do because they help us dive deeper into the scripture that we preached on Sunday in a way that is conversational, inter-scriptural (tracing a theme from our specific passage throughout the wider contexts of the whole Bible), and curious. In this conversation, Trevor and Ryan talk about the parable of the Sower, covering Ancient Israelite farming practices, the form and function of parables, and Jesus' invitation to live a surrendered life. Join the conversation by letting us know what you found interesting or what we missed!
We're back with another episode of the Sunday Study Hall! These are some of our favorite podcasts to do because they help us dive deeper into the scripture that we preached on Sunday in a way that is conversational, inter-scriptural (tracing a theme from our specific passage throughout the wider contexts of the whole Bible), and curious. In this conversation, Trevor and Ryan talk about "the sign of Jonah" and Jesus' statement about his mother and brothers. Join the conversation by letting us know what you found interesting or what we missed!
We're back with another episode of Sunday Study Hall! In this subseries, we do deep dives on sections of the Bible that we start exploring in our Sunday morning services. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about the middle of Matthew chapter 12, covering one of Jesus' mission statements that he draws from the ancient Israelite prophets, the discussion Jesus has with religious leaders on where his power comes from, and "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit" (I got shivers just typing that). Join the conversation by letting us know what we missed or what stuck out to you!
King's Way is back in our sermon series through Matthew's gospel account, and the podcast is following suit! Ryan is joined by John to dive deeper into the passage he preached on Sunday and explore some of the loose threads that couldn't get tracked down, including a fuller picture of the reason for the Sabbath, how this reasoning disagrees with the religious leader's assumed reason for the Sabbath, and how to "sabbath" well in your own life. Join the conversation by letting us know (email below) what you found interesting or what we missed!
ryan@kingswaymo.com
This past Sunday our church's normal worship gathering was full of awesome worship to God (with special guests Liam and Madi), scripture reading, a baby dedication, and a great wrap-up for our Linchpins series, but unfortunately the audio didn't work for the live stream. While we can't get any of that back, Trevor and Ryan decided to sit down for a conversation to wrap up the Linchpins sermon series for podcast listeners and people who weren't able to attend on Sunday in person. This is a valuable conversation covering how much intimacy we can gain with God when we make room for God consistently, so if you have any questions or comments about the topic, we'd love to continue the conversation with you in the comments or over email at ryan@kingswaymo.com.
Welcome back! It's a new year and a fresh start for the podcast. After a few weeks off around the holidays, Trevor and Ryan are back to talk about how we can leverage the trend of "New Year's Resolutions" to make real, healthy changes and to grow in godliness without the baggage of shame and guilt. Join the conversation by letting us know in the comments what healthy habits you are hoping to form this year!
Suggested Reading List
• The Practice of the Presence of God | Brother Lawrence
https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Presence-God-Modern-Translation/dp/B0BW2JDGXX/ref=sr_1_7?crid=Z6PGNA662F1N&keywords=practice+of+the+presence+of+god+by+brother+lawrence&qid=1705433877&sprefix=practice+of+the+prese%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-7#detailBullets_feature_div
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry | John Mark Comer
https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1705435214&sr=8-1
• Soul Keeping | John Ortberg
https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Keeping-Study-Guide-Important/dp/0310691273/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CAUO6671MV3Q&keywords=soul+keeping&qid=1705435374&sprefix=soul+keeping%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1
• Practicing The Way | John Mark Comer
https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Way-Jesus-Become-like/dp/0593193822/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PLQPF7WA9SE5&keywords=practicing+the+way&qid=1705435605&sprefix=practicing+the+way%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1
• Your Future Self Will Thank You (Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science | Drew Dyck
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Future-Self-Will-Thank/dp/0802418295/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LCBDQG8V5KNK&keywords=your+future+self+will+thank+you+by+drew+dyck&qid=1705434531&sprefix=your+future+self%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1
• The Power of Habit | Charles Duhigg
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1705435829&sr=8-1
• Renovated | Dr. Jim Wilder
https://www.amazon.com/Renovated-Dallas-Willard-Church-Transforms/dp/1641581670/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3E1I3BZ8UCFCY&keywords=jim+wilder&qid=1705435969&sprefix=jim+wilde%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-2
We're back with another Verse of the Day episode! In this one, Ryan is challenged by his least favorite book of the Bible--the book of Proverbs--as this verse of the day sparks a conversation on teachability and how it effects our lives and faith. This concept of teachability leads into the Christian spiritual disciplines of confession and repentance, and has major implications for effectiveness, salvation, and community. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting about this verse or what we missed!
Hej hej, and welcome back to the King's Way Podcast! In what is surprisingly not our first, second, or third interview with people serving the Church on other continents, Trevor catches up with a student he formerly served in youth ministry, covering some of their history together and how he and his wife are serving their church in Europe today. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting from today's conversation!
Sorry for the audio issues. If you watch the video, you can see me finding that the wrong mic is on halfway through and switching.
Does Jesus ever give us permission to exclude people from the good news of the Kingdom of God? With all that's going on in the world, this simple-to-answer question seems to be less clear than ever to many people. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan take a hybrid approach to the "Sunday Study Hall" subseries, diving both into the historical application of this chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew as well as reading that application into the current fighting in the Middle East around territory associated with Israel and Palestine. Before you consider joining the conversation in the comments below, please take a moment to pray for the pain and destruction that is happening to both sides of this conflict.
If you want to know what a person is thinking and feeling, a good place to look is what they're listening to. Podcasts aside, Trevor and Ryan have been listening to a wide variety of artists in this season of life, and they'd love to share those artists with you! Join our two hosts as they talk through the music they're loving right now and how those artists and songs comment on some of life's deepest hurts and biggest questions. Join the conversation by commenting what artists you're listening to that are inspiring you!
Episode 160 Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vX5Z6H3LjezZL32PiaTbj?si=a325129513d248d6
God works in mysterious ways, and among those many mysterious ways, He orchestrated the start of our sermon series to line up with another church's sermon from across the country, which brought up some interesting clarifications as well as philosophical and theological discussions. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about a clip from Andy Stanley's recent sermon at North Point Community Church in which he talks about the power found in the weakness of the cross and how we as Christians should run to it.
Join the conversation by letting us know what you found interesting or helpful in the comments below!
This episode continues a segment called Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. To wrap up this series for the time being, Trevor and Ryan discuss two adjoining stories from Matthew's gospel that each talk about Jesus' authority in greater and greater detail. Their conversation spans the reality of spiritual beings in our world, the religious culture's understanding of ailments and demonic oppression as some fault of your own, and Jesus as the "Son of Man". Join the conversation by emailing us what you found interesting or new at ryan@kingswaymo.com
We're Back!
Coming to you after almost a month away is a special recap episode of our Sunday Study Hall segment! This time, John joins Trevor to discuss where we have been in our teaching and preaching of the Gospel of Matthew, including some of the most notable stories and teachings from Matthew's account of Jesus' life. It's a long one, but you won't want to miss it! Leave a comment or email us at ryan@kingswaymo.com to let us know what you thought about our conversation.
This episode continues a segment called Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about the Lord's Prayer and its importance as the pinnacle of Jesus' message in the Sermon on the Mount. Their discussion covers the history of the prayer before Jesus used it, his addition of a key phrase, and how we should use this prayer to draw closer to God today. Join in the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below!
This episode continues our Sunday Study Hall segment where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic, following rabbit trails from the biblical text and exploring the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday. In this episode, Ryan interviews John on Jesus' three-pronged case study about practicing our righteousness in public to gain honor from others. The conversation covers Jesus' expectations of his disciples around giving, prayer, and fasting, how his teaching knocked the legs out from under the public righteousness of the Pharisees, as well as examining modern-day issues with these in light of the heart of Jesus' teaching in this passage. Join in the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below!
This episode continues a segment called Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. In this episode, Trevor interviews Ryan on the end of Matthew 5 about loving our neighbors. Their discussion covers what Jesus' central point throughout the Sermon on the Mount so far has been, historical background details that make his message even more controversial, and how different Christian activists have proposed using the statements about giving the shirt off of our back and going the extra mile toward different outcomes for their enemies. Join in the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below!
This episode continues a segment called Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan get into the nitty gritty around Jesus' refurbishing of certain Old Testament laws. The conversation covers what commandments Jesus was referring to, the heart behind Jesus as he held up the heart of these commandments, and who Jesus was trying to love and protect with them. Join in the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below!
This episode continues a segment called Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. In this episode, Ryan is joined by John, and the two have a discussion about the meaning of Jesus' comparisons of his own followers to salt and light. The conversation covers how salt and light cannot become less of themselves, how they can only be made weaker by dilution, and why we can join in Jesus' mission of being the light of the world. Join in the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below!
This episode continues a segment called Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan have a lengthy discussion about the (ancient Jewish) Law--what it is, why it still mattered to Jesus and still should matter to Christians today, and how at this point in the sermon (just after the Beatitudes), Jesus is subversively excluding the people who lean on their own strength but including the weak, poor, and helpless. Join in the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below!
This episode continues a segment called Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about the beginning of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount: the Beatitudes. Their conversation covers how each of the beatitudes is deeply countercultural, hopelessly humble, and embraces weakness and dependence on God above all other pursuits, upsetting the religious leaders and elevating the broken and sinful among Jesus' listeners. Join Zach in the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below!
This episode continues a segment called Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about the three-pronged end of chapter 4 of the gospel according to Matthew. Their conversation spans across the motivations that would make early middle-aged fishermen leave their stable family business to follow Jesus, how Jesus as the light of God's presence in the dark world goes to the darkest places first, and how Jesus' seemingly commonplace miracles interacted with the start of his ministry and his preaching about the Kingdom of God. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below!
This episode continues a segment called Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic (unless we're more than a week out, like right now) to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. In this episode, Ryan is joined by John Cowherd to talk about Jesus' testing in the wilderness. The conversation covers a lengthy discussion on the person of satan, the numerous Old Testament allusions made in the passage, and how we can align ourselves with God by hiding his Word in the deepest part of ourselves. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below!
This episode continues a segment called Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic (unless we're more than a week out, like right now) to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about Jesus' baptism, which is both one of the shortest and richest passages we have covered in Matthew's gospel account yet. The conversation spans Jesus' relationship with his cousin John the Baptist, the purpose and meaning of Jesus' baptism (and how that interacts with a "baptism of repentance"), and what this event says about God's character. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below!
This episode continues a segment we are calling Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic (unless we're more than a week out, like right now) to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about John the Baptist's entrance into the story of Matthew's gospel account. The conversation includes the magnitude of John breaking God's 400-year silence, the use of snakes and trees in the passage, and the difference in John's ministry and the ministry of the Pharisees. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below!
This episode continues a segment we are calling Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic (unless we're more than a week out, like right now) to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Jesse to talk about Jesus and his family's flight to Egypt to escape Herod. The conversation takes us through the socio-political dimensions of Herod's power in that day, how Matthew and the rest of the New Testament authors creatively use the Old Testament to talk about Jesus, and what Matthew meant when he said, "what was spoken through the prophets would be fulfilled: 'He will be called a Nazarene,'" seeing how Nazareth has no mention in the Old Testament (the town was established around 250 years after the ending of the last book in the Old Testament, so there's no mention of it). Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below!
This episode continues a new segment we are calling Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about the wise men who come to baby Jesus from the East as recorded in the Gospel according to Matthew, the distinct perspectives of the other birth narratives (including Revelation 12 and the dragon), and what this means for the story and its original readers. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below!
This episode continues a new segment we are calling Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. In this episode, Trevor and is joined by last week's preacher, John, as they talk about Joseph's role in the birth story of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel according to Matthew. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below.
This episode kicks off a new segment we are calling Sunday Study Hall, where we dive deeper into the past week's sermon topic to follow rabbit trails from the biblical text and explore the depths and riches of what we taught on Sunday to a deeper level than we could in that context. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about biblical genealogies and how they help us understand the one found at the beginning of Matthew's gospel account. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting in our conversation down below.
For a podcast on biblical genealogies, check out the link below:
https://podcast.biologos.org/e/98-richard-middleton-interpreting-biblical-genealogies/
For an article on genealogies, check out the link below:
https://biologos.org/series/how-should-we-interpret-biblical-genealogies/articles/matthews-genealogy-of-jesus-part-ii
There is a reason the first episode of VeggieTales to be created was called "Where's God When I'm S‑Scared?". The world is not a scary place without reason--life on this earth can be full of pain and loss. In the midst of the cruelty of the world, we need a firm foundation to put our trust in, and for David (the author of this Psalm), for all Christians, and for you today, God is a comfort in the wake of evil because he is an unshakable fortress. In this episode, Ryan is joined by guest John C. to discuss the width of suffering our world can bring, the depth of trust we can and should have in God in the midst of those seasons, and what season of David's life he was reflecting on or was presently in that made his words so real. Join the conversation by emailing us your thoughts at ryan@kingswaymo.com!
A song based on Psalm 62
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSiD1qk7kD4
For an incredible library of resources on the Psalms, including reflective, emotive, artistic, and academic, check out the following link:
https://www.mattstaffordpsalms.com/
A podcast of noble character, who can find? It is worth more than a whole sleeve of Oreos.
Of all of the famous morality passages in the Bible, Proverbs 31 has been used for some very wise and very unwise counsel in the lives of believing women across the world. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan (the two most qualified people we could find to talk about Proverbs 31) tackle the standard it sets for wisdom, for fearing (or respecting/revering) the Lord, and how the call to grow in godliness is for all people, not just women. We have linked an additional resource at the bottom of this description that can help put this verse and this chapter in the context of the rest of the book. Comment what you thought about the episode below to join the conversation!
Main Idea of Proverbs
https://youtu.be/Gab04dPs_uA
Overview of the Book of Proverbs
https://youtu.be/AzmYV8GNAIM
50-min Podcast Conversation about Proverbs
https://youtu.be/g-_h6TekF9M
**If you haven't watched the episode we're reviewing, find it at the link at the bottom of the description!
After a long wait, season 3 of The Chosen has started coming out and is finished! If you aren't excited about that, then you clearly haven't seen the show at all. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about the duality of this episode, starting out very lighthearted and fun, and ending with Christopher Nolan-level tension and even a death scare for Jesus. While Jesus' mission is growing, so too is the threat against his life and his proximity to his imminent sacrificial death, and you can tell that he and his mother know this. On top of all that, the strong nostalgia and emotions he has around his childhood home are impossible to miss. Comment what you found interesting from the episode or our conversation about it at ryan@kingswaymo.com to join the conversation!
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** https://www.angel.com/watch/the-chosen/episode/bd956458-6b8b-42d2-83af-1a4545510527/season-3/episode-3/physician-heal-yourself
Many in our midwest culture have heard of the season of Lent in passing, but unless you grew up in a church that faithfully practiced Lent, you may know little to nothing about it. If so, you're not alone. Lent has long been something that the church has used to help us experience the love of God by attacking our love of the world. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about Lent--what it is, why it exists, and how you can use it to draw closer to Jesus. Join the conversation by emailing your thoughts on or experiences of Lent below, as well as what stuck out to you at ryan@kingswaymo.com!
Resources MentionedFrom the Grave: A 40-Day Lent Devotional | A.W. Tozer
https://www.amazon.com/Grave-40-Day-Lent-Devotional/dp/0802415091/ref=sr_1_2?crid=NFAB6ST6KHSW&keywords=aw+tozer+lent&qid=1676910520&sprefix=aw+tozer%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-2
The Good of Giving Up: Discovering the Freedom of Lent | Aaron Damiani
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Giving-Up-Discovering-Freedom/dp/0802415164/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Z55H0FQGKBXV&keywords=damiani+lent&qid=1676910530&sprefix=damiani+lent%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1
**If you haven't watched the episode we're reviewing, find it at the link at the bottom of the description!
After a long wait, season 3 of The Chosen has started coming out and is finished! If you aren't excited about that, then you clearly haven't seen the show at all. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan get hyped as they talk about Matthew's full redemption to his parents and fear of being in charge of money, Jesus' specificity and care in selecting and sending the disciples in pairs, and the logistics of a growing religious (peaceful) revolution. Comment what you found interesting from the episode or our conversation about it at ryan@kingswaymo.com to join the conversation!
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** https://www.angel.com/watch/the-chosen/episode/4b8950d5-45df-4c79-af1a-41ac4fe55dd7/season-3/episode-2/two-by-two
After a long wait, season 3 of The Chosen has started coming out and is almost finished! If you aren't excited about that, then you clearly haven't seen the show at all. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan get hyped as they talk about crossing the horizon of the major cliffhangers from the end of season 2, Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, the conviction that Judas probably had in following Jesus, and so much more. Comment what you found interesting from the episode or our conversation about it at ryan@kingswaymo.com to join the conversation!
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The guys are back with another verse of the day! If you've ever thought to yourself that the Bible is confusing, boring, or too large to tackle, join us as we head into it in small chunks, one verse at a time, and try our best to illuminate the original meaning of the text and how it fits into the tapestry of scripture. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan dig specifically into a passage in the third chapter of Romans, talking about its real context (and how the Roman Road to Salvation has steered people's perception slightly off-course from that), the sacrificial system that Paul alludes to in the verse preceding verse 26, and how important this verse is in the logic of Paul's argumentation and propositions. Join the conversation by commenting on what stuck out to you or what you think we missed from this verse in an email to us at the address below!
ryan@kingswaymo.com
IN A WORLD flooded with poorly made Christmas movies, some survive, but few rise to the top. With the nostalgia of the Christmas season fading into the past, what better time is there to evaluate our favorite Christmas movies and pick some champions? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan delve deep into the greatest Christmas movies of all time, the movies we can't help but watch every Christmas season, and why Die Hard is definitively a Christmas movie. Join the conversation by letting us know your thoughts at ryan@kingswaymo.com!
If you could change one thing about yourself or your situation in life, what would it be? We all have things in our lives that don't meet our expectations, or worse, are weights on our shoulders that oppress our happiness, energy, fulfillment, or contentment. These are the things that make us think "things need to change." In this episode, Trevor opens up to Ryan about his fitness journey this past year. The guys talk about the change Trevor has seen in himself, including the loss of 72 lbs, a balance to his energy throughout the day, an improvement in his discipline, and an increased willingness to do hard things in non-physical areas of his life, such as relationships or leadership. This is not just for the aspiring or current health nuts out there, but for anyone who wants to talk about what real transformation looks like, including physical, mental, relational, and spiritual. Join the conversation by watching the video linked below and telling us what change you are trying to make in your own life in the comments section below!
Atomic Habits Video:
https://youtu.be/U_nzqnXWvSo
We can all feel the Christmas season continually ramping up in December. Our everyday scenery is changing--the light, the music, the presents, the commercials, the upcoming time off from work and the time with family. In the midst of this, our church has chosen for the past two years to not celebrate Christmas in our weekly worship gatherings until our Christmas Eve Eve service, and in its place, we have celebrated Advent during the rest of the month of December. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan discuss this choice, define what Advent actually is, and talk about how God can use Advent to counterculturally shape us during this highly influential month into people who run to Jesus for their hope and peace. Let us know what you think about the advent season by emailing your thoughts to the email address below!
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Our church is wrapping up this year's annual generosity campaign that we call Blessed to Bless, where we conduct an all-out assault on the place that money has in our hearts and give generously as God has given to us. In this episode, Trevor is joined by Nick and Sarah Vacca from Blackbox International. Blackbox is a ministry that provides wholistic aftercare and rehabilitation to young boys who have been rescued from sex trafficking. The conversation covers the process and big-picture details of the ministry's operations, Nick and Sarah's roles in the ministry, statistics about child sex trafficking, and some simple ways that people can raise financial support and awareness for the ministry. If you would like to learn more about Blackbox, pickup some of their merch, or give to their ministry efforts, you can do all of that on their site linked below.
https://blackboxinternational.org/about-blackbox/
Our church has launched this year's annual generosity campaign that we call Blessed to Bless, where we conduct an all-out assault on the place that money has in our hearts and give generously as God has given to us. In this episode, Trevor is joined by King's Way's newest missions partners--Doug and Noi Welch! The group talks about their ministry in Laos, their unique story of how they met, and how God is leading them today. If you would like to find more information about their ministry, you can find it under "Next Gen Asia" on our Blessed to Bless page which is linked below, and to support their ministry, you can give towards their missionary efforts at the link below that.
kingswaymo.com/blessedtobless
kingswaymo.churchcenter.com/giving
Our church has launched this year's annual generosity campaign that we call Blessed to Bless, where we conduct an all-out assault on the place that money has in our hearts and give generously as God has given to us. In this episode, Trevor is joined by a couple of returning podcast guests and missionaries in Kenya, Erica and Maurice White! The group talks about some ministry victories they have seen God achieve where they are planted, what missionary life looks like with an infant, and the wide reaches of their ministry. If you would like to find more information about their ministry, you can visit their website which is linked below, and to support their ministry, you can give towards their missionary efforts at the link below that.
www.firewindministries.org
kingswaymo.churchcenter.com/giving
Blessed be this podcast, for thus enlivens the fellowship of those crying "Hallelujah!" and "Hosanna!". Amen.
Was any of that confusing? Well, if you found it to be so, you're not alone. Some of the words we say and sing in our weekly and yearly worship gatherings seem to have made sense to someone at some point, but don't make sense to us today. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan are joined by the academic dean of the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, Dr. Dinelle Frankland, as they discuss the biblical, historical, and theological background to a lot of the words that we use without fully understanding their meaning. Join the conversation by emailing us a worship word that you'd love for us to explain in a future episode of the podcast at the address below!
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Timestamps:
04:59 - "Bless"
16:44 - "Hallelujah"
26:47 - "Hosanna"
31:07 - "Amen"
38:20 - "Fellowship"
We're taking a break between hard topics to come back around to talk about Harry Potter for the second time, almost exactly one year after our last time! Here at King's Way, we are big fans of Harry Potter because of how the story tests and shows each character's ability (or lack there of) to be an example of sacrificial love. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk over their love for the original Harry Potter series, how the heroes we choose for ourselves will train us to be like them, and how Harry Potter and others in this story are great heroes for Christians to exemplify. Join the conversation by emailing us your experience with the Harry Potter series and what stood out to you about our conversation at ryan@kingswaymo.com.
Failure is not something that our culture teaches us to deal with well. Most of us are surprised by our own failure, and it can lead us to feel broken, anxious, guilty, shameful, or fearful, all of which leave us crippled and less able to deal with our failure. Following our last episode about how everyone needs to go to counseling, Ryan and Trevor talk in this episode about the typical unhealthy ways we often try and deal with failure, draw on major scriptural stories about people navigating failure, and discuss some healthy ways to take steps forward out of failure and towards the full life that God has for us. Join the conversation by emailing us at ryan@kingswaymo.com with what stuck out to you from this episode.
LINKED RESOURCESYour Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science | Drew Dyck
https://smile.amazon.com/Your-Future-Self-Will-Thank/dp/0802418295/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HG9F7XZSKROD&keywords=your+future+self+will+thank+you&qid=1666378959&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjgxIiwicXNhIjoiMS40MyIsInFzcCI6IjEuNjYifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=your+future+selfnwill+thank+you%2Cstripbooks%2C97&sr=1-1
Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church that Transforms | Dr. Jim Wilder
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T6C34X2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2
Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing | Jay Stringer
https://smile.amazon.com/Unwanted-Sexual-Brokenness-Reveals-Healing/dp/1631466720/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13DEQ0RBLSFXT&keywords=unwanted+by+jay+stringer&qid=1666379268&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjExIiwicXNhIjoiMC44NyIsInFzcCI6IjEuMDYifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=unwanted+%2Cstripbooks%2C107&sr=1-1
We mean it. Everyone needs to go to counseling. We need it for the same reason that we need to exercise, eat a healthy diet, and go to doctors for our bodily health. Everyone deals with bad habits and hurts in their lives, and many don't even realize that they are living with emotional trauma or genetic mental health difficulties. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk about their experiences in counseling, why it has been really important in their overall health today, and why counseling is vital. If you are considering going to counseling but don't have any leads, the organization below is a great place to start, offering varying rates of affordability between many different qualified, caring counselors that you can see in-person or through video calling. Don't wait until it's an emergency--go to counseling.
https://mycounselor.online/
Trevor and Ryan are back with another Verse of the Day episode! In case you're new to the podcast, we don't look at the verse of the day until the cameras are rolling, the mics are recording, and there's no help for us outside of the Bibles in front of us and everything we can remember from Bible college years ago. In this episode, after a short plug for our annual and upcoming "Blessed To Bless" series, the guys dig into Matthew 6:14, covering its importance in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, the nuance of forgiveness, and how forgiveness is a dangerous doorway into true healing. Rather than joining in the conversation like normal, let us know that you've chosen someone that you're going to work toward forgiving because you have been forgiven by God or by emailing us at ryan@kingswaymo.com
For more information about our previous Blessed To Bless mission partners, check out episodes 94-96 linked below.
Episode 94 (Firewind Ministries in Kenya):
https://anchor.fm/kingsway/episodes/Episode-94-Blessed-to-Bless---Kenyan-Missions-Interview-w-Maurice-and-Erica-White-e19vha4
Episode 95 (Holiday Central in Mount Vernon):
https://anchor.fm/kingsway/episodes/Episode-95-Blessed-to-Bless---Holiday-Central-w-Brandy-Jameson-e1a12u0
Episode 96 (Pregnancy Resource Center in Aurora, MO):
https://anchor.fm/kingsway/episodes/Episode-96-Blessed-to-Bless---Pregnancy-Resource-Interview-w-Donna-Lewis-e1a4h20
In our third installment of episodes that cover the life of a biblical character, Trevor and Ryan are joined by John Cowherd to discuss the life of one of the most morally upstanding Old Testament characters in the entire Hebrew Bible. The story of Joseph's life (found in Genesis chapters 37 and 39-50) is a very interesting story full of ups and downs, twists and turns, and plenty of moments for the possibility of a variety of motivations that could have motivated his recorded actions. Listen along as they guys discuss all of this as well as how well Joseph fits as an archetype for Christ and how we should relate to the characters in the Joseph story. Join the discussion below by emailing us about what struck you about the Joseph story at the email below, whether this is the first time you've heard it or this is the thousandth.
ryan@kingswaymo.com
King's Way is currently pushing for people to sign-up to join small groups and to submit their names as people willing to lead small groups, but whether you are listening at the time we release this or months to years in the future, small groups will always be a part of our DNA. As stated in our fourth podcast in our Values series (episode 80), we believe that life change happens in small groups, whether we are making a coordinated effort to rope people into small groups at the moment or not. In this episode, join Trevor and Ryan as we cover the value of living life like God does--in deep relationships that cause us to be vulnerable, willing to help and be helped, and to build up our love for one another in the Body of Christ. If you're close in proximity to our church (close enough to drive and attend in-person) and are interested in joining a small group, please sign up at the link below!
kingswaymo.com/smallgroup
At this point, these episodes need little introduction. In this episode, join Trevor and Ryan as they discuss the verse of the day, peeling back the layers of this Psalm, how it fits into the grand story of God, and how we can relate to God in our own situations and emotions. Join in the conversation by emailing us what you thought about the verse and our at the email address below.
ryan@kingswaymo.com
God has really blessed the ministry and community at King's Way, and he is continuing to do so as we welcome Luke and Keila Palmquist into our King's Way staff! Luke grew up as the youngest of 6 at our church, and he and his wife are coming back after graduating from Bible college to minister to our community, with Keila serving as the Jr. High director and Luke as the Missions Coordinator. Listen to the full podcast to get to know the Palmquists!
With tens of these Verse of the Day podcasts under our belt, we switch up the roster in this episode, and Ryan is joined by John Cowherd, an elder and pastor at King's Way. Like normal, neither of them knows what the verse of the day is before the camera starts rolling, so this entire podcast is their exploration of the text with only the bibles in front of them and their knowledge of scripture. Join in the conversation by pointing out what stuck out to you or the connections you made to other parallel scripture passages. If you liked what you heard today and want to hear more, be sure to subscribe to our channel and leave us a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts so that more people can find our content.
We're flying dangerously close to our topical hard deck because in this episode, we're talking about a movie and its remake that have twice become a cultural phenomenon. As almost an Appendix to our series on story, Trevor and Ryan dig into the "why" behind the success of one of 2022's best movies--Top Gun: Maverick, covering its realism and authenticity, its focus on people's deep fears, drives, and motivations, and just good old-fashioned storytelling. Join in the conversation by commenting on what you thought about the movie at the email below!
ryan@kingswaymo.com
The Bible is a deep well where we can learn about God's character and history in a way that helps us hear his ancient words of love and learn to feel his presence with us today. The Bible is also a long and complex collection of ancient books that we are majorly separated from by time, space, and language. Is it worth the effort to get past those hurdles? In fact, how can we trust the Bible? Where did it come from? If these are questions you're asking or thoughts you're having, this is the series for you.
In part 2, our conversation spans the rest of the scope of scripture and dives deeper into manuscript history. Within this conversation, Trevor and Ryan discuss some tricky questions about scriptural authority with Prof. McBirth, including the issue of the authority of the oral tradition of scripture in comparison to written scripture. If you have any questions or comments, email them to us at the email below:
ryan@kingswaymo.com
The Bible is a deep well where we can learn about God's character and history in a way that helps us hear his ancient words of love and learn to feel his presence with us today. The Bible is also a long and complex collection of ancient books that we are majorly separated from by time, space, and language. Is it worth the effort to get past those hurtles? In fact, how can we trust the Bible? Where did it come from? If these are questions you're asking or thoughts you're having, this is the series for you.
In part 1 of our 2 part series, Prof. Matthew McBirth joins Trevor and Ryan in a conversation about how we got the Bible that we have today. The conversation ventures from a Bible brainteaser through the narrative history of scripture among God's chosen people throughout thousands of years in sections, starting with the Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy). This fits within the larger conversation about what each era considered scripture, how they passed scripture from generation to generation, and how Jesus is the center of all scriptural truth. Don't miss part 2 coming out next week! And if you have any questions or comments, email them to us at the email below:
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Book Reference:
The Origin of the Bible | Phillip W. Comfort & others
https://smile.amazon.com/Origin-Bible-Philip-W-Comfort/dp/1414379323/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XDY85IE6BHQP&keywords=the+origin+of+the+Bible&qid=1657662972&sprefix=the+origin+of+the+bibl%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1
In our heavily divided world, the one place that Christians are regularly joined together with one united voice is in gathered worship where we sing the gospel, participate in fellowship with Jesus and each other, and interact with God and His Word as one body. This union is only as strong as our willingness to submit to it, and as many of us know, our worldly divisiveness has seeped into our gatherings with God and others on Sunday mornings.
In this episode, Ryan is joined by John Cowherd as they discuss some pushback to things said in part 1 of this series, as well as how emotions and repetition function in our gathered worship for our closeness with God and our own good. Join the conversation by commenting what your most emotionally charged worship song or what you learned to the email below!
ryan@kingswaymo.com
The boys are back again with another verse of the day. Without having seen what it is beforehand, we started recording, opened up our YouVersion Bible apps, and dug into the text on air. Come along with us as we discuss the theme of childship (sonship and daughterhood) of God, Jesus being our wounded healer (see Henri Nouwen's book, The Wounded Healer), and how Jesus' worldwide blessing of salvation and adoption into God's family is for everyone—not just the deserving. Join the conversation by commenting what you thought of today's text or what you learned!
Books Mentioned:
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The Wounded Healer, by Henri Nouwen
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Life of the Beloved, by Henri Nouwen
In our heavily divided world, the one place that Christians are regularly joined together with one united voice is in gathered worship where we sing the gospel, participate in fellowship with Jesus and each other, and interact with God and His Word as one body. This union is only as strong as our willingness to submit to it, and as many of us know, our worldly divisiveness has seeped into our gatherings with God and others on Sunday mornings.
In this introductory episode, Trevor and Ryan start the conversation about the walls that we commonly put up in our Sunday morning gathered worship. This conversation spans the objections to the origin of some worship songs, particular song wordings or focuses, musical styles and arrangements, and how certain songs meet deep events in our lives to grow roots into our hearts and preferences. Join the conversation by commenting one of your nostalgic worship moments on the YouTube video for this episode (#113)!
What do you think of when you think of a person with tattoos? Does that person drink, smoke, chew, or go with girls who do? What does God think about tattoos? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan tread into the tumultuous waters of Christians, the Bible, and tattoos, discussing the cultural faux pas and biblical evidence on the issue of tattoos. Join in the conversation with what you were taught about tattoos in your own upbringing and what (if any) tattoos you have.
Here's the tattoo article we mentioned.
https://daily.jstor.org/why-does-the-bible-forbid-tattoos/
The boys are back with another impromptu study of the verse of the day purely out of their reading of the text, the surrounding literary context, their Bible college training, and their other previous studies into God's Word. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan unpack John 14:1, both in its surface reading, its meaning to the disciples in the present, its meaning to the disciple John who wrote it down after Peter and Judas betrayed and forsook Jesus in different ways, and how it leads into one of the most mistranslated and misapplied verses in the entire King James translation of the Bible. If you liked what you heard today and would like to hear more content like this in the future, please consider liking and subscribing to our podcast. It will keep you up to date on what we are releasing as well as help other people find us!
Song Mentioned: Love Never Fails by Andy Squyers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8LPLJh1GFo
One of the most important things in human life and culture is story. Stories can capture the attention of a child in mere moments, attach themselves to our most strongly held beliefs and traumas, and are held with a death grip by governments and corporations who want to keep control of a people group or industry. Why? Because there is just nothing like them to reach people's hearts quicker or deeper.
After establishing the power of story through our last two episodes in our Stories series, we discuss how God has used and continues to use story to enthrall and disciple His people in deep and powerful ways. Trevor and Ryan dig into how stories help us identify with our divine adopted family, Jesus' use of stories (parables) in his teachings, and the yearly holiday calendar that God's people have used to solidify our identity as long as we have existed. If you liked what you heard today, please consider liking this and subscribing to our channel for more content like this.
One of the most important things in human life and culture is story. Stories can capture the attention of a child in mere moments, attach themselves to our most strongly held beliefs and traumas, and are held with a death grip by governments and corporations who want to keep control of a people group or industry. Why? Because there is just nothing like them to reach people's hearts quicker or deeper.
In this episode, we take our next step into the depths of story and how powerfully it can affect our lives. Join Trevor and Ryan as they engage with the theory of story's role in human culture and society and how all good stories live fully in the Truth, whether fictional in setting or not. If you liked this episode, consider liking and subscribing to our channel where you can find more like this every Thursday.
One of the most important things in human life and culture is story. Stories can capture the attention of a child in mere moments, attach themselves to our most strongly held beliefs and traumas, and are held with a death grip by governments and corporations who want to keep control of a people group or industry. Why? Because there is just nothing like them to reach people's hearts quicker or deeper.
In part 1 of this two-part series, Trevor and Ryan ease their way into the conversation by discussing their favorite Marvel movies, which are easily some of the stories in our culture today which have the most widespread acceptance across all of our different people groups. Join the discussion by commenting your favorite Marvel movies below! And don't miss next week's episode where we dive deeper into the power of stories and how it impacts and flows from our faith.
The boys are back again with another verse of the day. Without having seen what it is beforehand, we started recording, opened up our YouVersion Bible apps, and dug into the text on air. Come along with us as we discuss the genre of prophecy, this scripture's literary and historical context, and what we hear God speaking to us through this portion of His Word. Join the conversation by commenting what you thought of today's text or what you learned!
Andy Stanley has faced scrutiny from some in the American Christian community for the way he talks about the Bible's relationship to the faith of modern Christians and evangelism starting with his book Irresistible, continuing through his Easter sermon this year (2022), linked below. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan dig into the actual content of what Stanley is trying to say and evaluate its validity, effectiveness, and place in God's budding Kingdom today. Join the conversation by watching his sermon below and letting us know what you took out of it!
Andy Stanley's 2022 Easter Sermon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlqo7Quvwcs
One of the episodes that we did last year that surprised us the most was our biblical character study of David. The amount of joy we got out of that episode as well as the amount of feedback rivaled our funniest and most intense and controversial podcasts, all because it was one person's story. Well, we're back at it again, and this time with Paul: the first missionary of the church. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan tell the story of Paul from beginning to end, and all the awesome stories, relationships, and trials he faces along the way. If you liked this episode and would like to see more like it, follow or subscribe to keep up with us as we continue to bring content like this!
We've done many of these Verse of the Day episodes before, but you're not going to miss this one. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan take even less time than normal to prepare for this podcast, simply relying on their journey with God and His Word up to this point, and really great discussions come out of it. From the cosmic ripples of Jesus' earthly miracles to the core motive of true worship being desperation, the guys cover a lot of ground as they let the Lord lead them in their discussion of this verse. If you like what you hear in this episode, please consider following our channel and leaving a review!
Why are kids so violent today? Video games.
Well, at least that's what my parents always told me. Your parents or guardians may have too, but like most things, the conversation is much deeper and more nuanced than we were led to believe. In this episode, join Trevor, Ryan, and special guest Donny as they discuss their experiences with video games, a brief history of digital gaming in their lifetime, the rapid growth of VR gaming, and the blessings and pitfalls of living vicariously through digital versions of ourselves. Jump in the conversation by commenting your own experience with video games (or lack thereof) and what you think we got right, wrong, or missed out on!
There is a lot going on in our world right now, and in this episode, Trevor and Ryan show a glimpse of where they are at as they process it all through the lens of Christ. This episode was filmed more than a week before release (filmed March 8th), but while the information may not be up to date, the exercise of exploring into hard conversations is something Christ never strayed away from, so we didn't want to either. In lieu of emailing us or commenting below, please say a prayer on your own for the Ukraine crisis and let us know that you did by hitting the thumbs up button.
In this installment of our verse of the day series, Trevor and Ryan dig into Matthew 3:8. Without any time to prepare and only using their Bibles and their Bible knowledge, the guys unpack where this verse fits into Matthew's gospel account, the historical and theological background, and what Jesus is saying in it. Join the conversation by emailing your favorite insult Jesus uses in one of the gospels to ryan@kingswaymo.com
Woohoo! We did it! This podcast has now reached 100 episodes, and that is something to celebrate. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan give personal updates after their 2-month hiatus, updates about the church and this podcast, vision-cast some of what might be coming down the pipeline, and talk about how God is and will use this room. Join us in celebrating 100 episodes together!
2021 was a crazy year for many reasons, but for us at the King's Way Podcast, it was probably our best year yet. We interviewed a handful of awesome people (college professors, missionaries, and Trevor's family members), watched through and reacted to all 2 seasons of The Chosen, and produced 28 new hours of podcast episodes. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan reminisce over their favorite podcasts they did this year, from deep biblical theology to a summer jams playlist, from unearthing emotional trauma to seeing God in the Harry Potter story. Join the conversation by commenting your favorite episode(s) from this year or emailing them to us at ryan@kingswaymo.com
We apologize in advance for the poor audio quality and the phone ringing in this episode
We're almost to the end of the year, and the Holiday Season is in full swing. As King's Way is preparing to celebrate the birth of the savior of the world, we wanted to take a minute to slow down, explain how this winter season is going to work for our Sunday services, and relish in a wonderful time of the year: Advent. As the joy of Easter finds its balance in the sobriety and sorrow of Good Friday, the Christmas season has been traditionally balanced out with Advent for Christians across the world for thousands of years. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan briefly explain what Advent is, why it is a great season, and why they're excited to share it with you all! We hope you'll join us for these next 3 weeks before our Christmas Eve Eve service, but even if you can't, we hope you'll find a way to celebrate all that God has to offer through Advent in some other way!
When it comes to celebrating Thanksgiving, you can't usually choose your family, who is hosting, or what your crazy uncle talks about at the table, but in a perfect world, what would make up your perfect Thanksgiving meal? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan match up traditional casseroles, pies, and meats against each other to construct their ultimate Thanksgiving feast. Join the conversation by telling us what you thought we got right, what we got wrong, and what was left out in the comments on the YouTube video for this episode!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tssYLDC2P2k
King's Way is in the middle of our Blessed to Bless Generosity Campaign, where we are doing our best to follow God's call to bless others with what we have been given. We want to give out of love and compassion, and what better way is there to foster that love than to hear from the people we want to bless as a church!
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan interview Donna Lewis from the Tri-County Pregnancy Resource Center in Aurora, MO. The biblical call for believers to be pro-life is more than simply being pro-birth, and the TCPRC is displaying that conviction with their time, effort, and love in real ways. The TCPRC exists to support and advocate for women going through unplanned pregnancies, having their first baby, or having a baby without the resources they need, as well as educating local schools and the public on reproductive health issues, all for free. From counseling to parenting classes, pregnancy tests to diapers, this organization helps guide men, women, and children toward being healthy families.
For more information about the Tri-County Pregnancy Resource Center, check out their website:
https://www.tcprc.com/
King's Way is in the middle of our Blessed to Bless Generosity Campaign, where we are doing our best to follow God's call to bless others with what we have been given. We want to give out of love and compassion, and what better way is there to foster that love than to hear from the people we want to bless as a church! In this episode, Trevor and Ryan interview Brandy Jameson about a local organization our church is partnering with: Holiday Central. This organization finds out the needs of families who are struggling through the fall and the holiday season and brings those needs to local churches and businesses. From there, the organizations rally people to provide warm winter clothes, toys, and food to be able to give to these families, and Holiday Central connects those gifts with the parents to help them be confident in providing for their own family. We hope you are encouraged by the stories of help families receive through this organization and consider joining our church's effort to partner with Holiday Central and bless Mt. Vernon with what God has blessed us with.
For more information about Holiday Central, find Brandy after church or check out their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HolidayCentralMV/
King's Way is in the middle of our Blessed to Bless Generosity Campaign, where we are doing our best to follow God's call to bless others with what we have been given. We want to give out of love and compassion, and what better way is there to foster that love than to hear from the people we want to bless as a church! In this episode, Trevor interviews Maurice and Erica White from Firewind Ministries. These two have been sent to preach and build the Kingdom of God in Kenya, specifically among the Maasai people. Join us as we hear Maurice and Erica, and what we can do to partner with God and them as we advance the Kingdom together.
For more information about Maurice and Erica's work through Firewind Ministries, check out their website:
https://www.firewindministries.org/
In the '70s, '80s, and '90s, the prevalent culture in American churches convinced Christians across the country to try and boycott anything with the appearance of evil. This caused many churches to take strong stances on new movies and music, host CD-breaking parties, and to top them all, boycott the Harry Potter series. Their response was swift and harsh, but did we miss something good when we swung the axe? In this episode, Ryan, Trevor, and Trevor's sister Traci discuss the good, the bad, and the godly within the bestselling book series of all time. Join the conversation by commenting your experience with the books or movies and what stood out to you from our conversation.
As we approach the holiday season once again, it's a good time to take another look at the western holiday trifecta: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan talk through their own holiday traditions around the three and cover the history of Halloween deeper than they ever knew before this episode. Join the conversation by emailing us at ryan@kingswaymo.com
Christians and Halloween| Matt Chandler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ko7ZkXup7I
As people who are trying to look more like Jesus everyday, what do we do with the topic of violence? There is a time and place for tough conversations, and we believe the King's Way Podcast is the place to have some of those talks.
The world is a place of unceasing pain and suffering, no matter how good our little corner of it can get. We are all living in the world between the garden paradise Adam was born in and the New Heavens and New Earth God is calling us to, where "there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain." (Rev. 21:4) In this world between, violence has been abundant everywhere people have been, and God's people have been no exception to receiving or giving it. That being said, as people with a calling to live above sin and abide with God, what does violence look like for us? How has it changed or how does it stay the same? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan are joined by Jesse Delk as they start the conversation through biblical passages and principles, theology, and hypothetical scenarios. No matter where you land, violence is a force too great to ignore, and we hope that God will guide you through this discussion. As always, if you have any questions, email us at ryan@kingswaymo.com
Christian Case for Non-Violence: NonViolence (Formerly Fight) | Preston Sprinkle (Book)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830781773/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MNQFSY6MJYTMRS6Y51BH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Short Introduction for Personal Christian Non-Violence: Preston Sprinkle (Lecture)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sITAH1d1Yk0
Christian Case for Societal and Overall Non-Violence: Walter Wink | Violence for the Violent (Lecture)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sITAH1d1Yk0
The book of 1 Samuel has been an incredible blessing to us as we've preached through it, but with weeks of sermons on the first 6 chapters under our belt, we thought it would be good to look back over where we've been in this story and fill in some of the details we couldn't fit on a Sunday morning. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan recap and expand on the journey our church has been on so far, going into deeper detail about God's amazing work through the nation that He sent His only son through to save the whole world. Join the conversation by telling us what was new to you, what you think we missed, and other parts that stuck out to you in the comments or at ryan@kingswaymo.com!
If you have been a Christian for any amount of time, you've spent some amount of time with the Bible, whether from personal reading, hearing people preach it, or in our church, listening to Mark Duncan recite lengthy Bible passages from memory. Think about how much you've heard, and now ask yourself the question: how much of that was the New Testament, and how much was from the Old Testament? For many Christians today, the Old Testament can be easily forgotten or left behind, and we are trying to do something about that. Join Trevor and Ryan as they interview Jon Kehrer, an Ozark Christian College professor of Old Testament and biblical languages, in search of the meaning, depth, and beauty of the Old Testament for New Testament Christians today.
Sometimes all you need is a big cry. Well, if that's what you're looking for, we've got the perfect prescription. Join Trevor and Ryan as they ball their eyes out while constructing the ultimate sob song playlist. Whether you're a parent, a child, a married person in a good marriage, a person who has been left by a significant other, a person who has lost someone close, or a human being at all, this clinical-strength playlist is designed to loosen up your tear ducts and start those emotional waterworks.
WARNING: This playlist can revive emotional turmoil. Side effects include: sadness, crying, being bummed out, being happy for a moment, being bummed out again, wanting to longingly stare out of a window while it rains outside, and a fat lower lip. You've been warned.
Ultimate Sob Song Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64uEpqQn00U3ecerJShqY1?si=df0e4aee85394b73
Episode Warning: SPOILER ALERT
It feels like Trevor and Ryan only started reviewing episodes of The Chosen yesterday, but in reality, this is the end of this 4-month journey full of surprises, joy, sorrow, and deep, deep love. In this final episode (until Dallas Jenkins releases the next season), join Trevor and Ryan as they discuss the loose ends of the season coming together, the anxiety-inducing cliffhanger, and how Jesus' deep love for the disciples helps craft his great Sermon on the Mount. Watch along with us on YouTube or through their website (linked below), and join the conversation by commenting below your own thoughts on the episode!
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
To submit questions for the Q&A email the address below with the subject line "Q&A Question"
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Welcome back to another chipper, light episode of the King's Way Podcast. What better way is there to wrap up talking about our church's driving vision and values than a conversation about Hell? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan are joined once again by Trevor's brother, Tyler, as they talk through the different orthodox, historical views on Hell and final judgment, as well as roughly where they each find themselves at the moment this conversation was recorded. This conversation and all the people's views in it do not directly line up with what King's Way Christian Church believes about Hell, but it does help start a conversation that is worth having. Join the conversation by commenting what you found interesting, what you learned, and where you stand on the issue.
Resources
Biblical Study on Hell:
https://youtu.be/PLAhk0Cvqa4
Examination of the Major Views:
https://youtu.be/X-DfzRSLFP8
FAQ on Hell:
https://youtu.be/Jccd2D2Chxc
Episode Warning: SPOILER ALERT
Have you been watching The Chosen? Whether you are like Trevor and have already seen everything they've put out or are like Ryan and are just starting, come on this journey with us! In this episode, the guys talk about how much crazier the disciples get with each passing episode, Jesus' incredible portrayal (holding both authority and gentleness), and why it's absolutely silly that this was the most controversial episode of The Chosen of the entire series through season 2. Watch along with us on YouTube or through their website (linked below), and join the conversation by commenting below your own thoughts on the episode!
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
To submit questions for the Q&A email the address below with the subject line "Q&A Question"
ryan@kingswaymo.com
The culture of King's Way Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, MO can be distilled well into six values, and in this episode, we break down our last core value. This value states that "We keep it simple. Our resources, programs, and vision are focused on what we are called to do." Join Ryan (Worship Pastor), Trevor (Senior Pastor), and Trevor's wife Katrina (Children's Ministry Director) as they dive into the value of simplicity, letting it filter out good and bad things for the sake of God things. If you are curious about our church or have further questions, feel free to comment below or email us at the following email address.
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Episode Warning: SPOILER ALERT
Have you been watching The Chosen? Whether you are like Trevor and have already seen everything they've put out or are like Ryan and are just starting, come on this journey with us! In this episode, the guys talk about Jesus' loving relationship with John the Baptist, Simon the Zealot's pursuit of Jesus, and the deep power of trauma and shame over people's lives. Watch along with us on YouTube or through their website (linked below), and join the conversation by commenting below your own thoughts on the episode!
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
To submit questions for the Q&A email the address below with the subject line "Q&A Question"
ryan@kingswaymo.com
The culture of King's Way Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, MO can be distilled well into six values, and in this episode, we break down one of our most core values. This value states that "We will be known for what we are for, not what we are against. Love is at the core of everything we do." Join Trevor (Senior Pastor) and Ryan (Worship Pastor) as they explore this value through the lenses of scripture, theology, and their personal experience. If you are curious about our church or have further questions, feel free to comment below or email us at the following email address.
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Episode Warning: SPOILER ALERT
Have you been watching The Chosen? Whether you are like Trevor and have already seen everything they've put out or are like Ryan and are just starting, come on this journey with us! In this episode, the guys talk about how different groups of Jews responded to the Roman problem in different ways, the power of Jesus to overcome our hopelessness, and all the little cultural and scriptural details you may have missed in this episode. Watch along with us on YouTube or through their website (linked below), and join the conversation by commenting below your own thoughts on the episode!
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
To submit questions for the Q&A email the address below with the subject line "Q&A Question"
ryan@kingswaymo.com
The culture of King's Way Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, MO can be distilled well into six values, and in this episode, we continue digging into these values by exploring value #4. This value states that "We prioritize and utilize small groups. Life change only happens in community." Join Trevor (Senior Pastor) and Ryan (Worship Pastor) as they explore this value through the lenses of scripture, theology, and their personal experience. If you are curious about our church or have further questions, feel free to comment below or email us at the following email address.
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Episode Warning: SPOILER ALERT
Have you been watching The Chosen? Whether you are like Trevor and have already seen everything they've put out or are like Ryan and are just starting, come on this journey with us! In this episode, the guys talk about the disciple's relationship to each other, how the least in Jesus group are showing their faith and strength more than the strongest, how much action happens around the fire without much scenery change, and how well each episode is written, even as they stray from retelling a gospel account to telling plausible events that could have happened with Jesus and his disciples. Watch along with us on YouTube or through their website (linked below), and join the conversation by commenting below your own thoughts on the episode!
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
To submit questions for the Q&A email the address below with the subject line "Q&A Question"
ryan@kingswaymo.com
We're taking a break from our Vision and Values series to talk about some of our favorite books and shows!
Books, music, shows, and movies all have the ability to have a profound impact on our thinking, emotions, and how we see the world. Because of this, we continue the discussion from our first book and movie podcast (Episode 48) on today's episode, and this time we brought a special guest with us! In this episode, Ryan, Trevor, and Trevor's brother Tyler discuss their favorite books from the past 6 months, their most highly suggested show, and one of the most formative books on them in the past few years. Join the conversation by commenting shows and books that have been impactful to you down in the comments!
KWP Episode 48: Our Favorite Books!
https://youtu.be/ezKsADiIwYs
Q&A Questions:
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Episode Warning: SPOILER ALERT
Have you been watching The Chosen? Whether you are like Trevor and have already seen everything they've put out or are like Ryan and are just starting, come on this journey with us! In this episode, the guys talk about how well each character's story fleshes out what we know about Jesus, his disciples, and the gospel accounts, even though the content of this episode is almost completely in between the lines of the gospel accounts themselves. Specifically, we know that Jesus called all 12 of his disciples, and while we only have actual accounts of a few within the text, Trevor and Ryan discuss how the other disciple's calls are portrayed in the show. Watch along with us on YouTube or through their website (linked below), and join the conversation by commenting below your own thoughts on the episode!
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
To submit questions for the Q&A email the address below with the subject line "Q&A Question"
ryan@kingswaymo.com
The culture of King's Way Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, MO can be distilled well into six values, and in this episode, we continue digging into these values by exploring value #3. This value states that "We invest in the next generation. Their impact will be greater than our own." Join Trevor (Senior Pastor), Trevor's dad Joe, and Ryan (Worship Pastor) as they explore the deep meaning of this value by sharing many personal stories of people they've impacted as well as how the previous generation impacted them. If you are curious about our church or have further questions, feel free to comment below or email us at the following email address.
ryan@kingswaymo.com
The culture of King's Way Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, MO can be distilled well into six values, and in this episode, we continue digging into these values by exploring value #2. This value states that "We are contributors, not consumers. The church does not exist for us; it exists for the world." Join Trevor (Senior Pastor) and Ryan (Worship Pastor) as they explore the deep meaning of this value, both as the call for all Christians as well as the metric of Christian maturity. If you are curious about our church or have further questions, feel free to comment below or email us at the following email address.
ryan@kingswaymo.com
The Podcast we mentioned was S3E4 of Revisionist History w/ Malcolm Gladwell
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5A6zjgEACEukyNOo0KmSBU?si=syeohgOxQciTk-mBxmtqnQ&dl_branch=1
We're back! After a short hiatus, Trevor and Ryan are back to talk about season two of The Chosen, and episode one of this new season did not disappoint. In this episode, the guys cover the amazing opening and closing scenes around John writing his gospel account, an amazing miracle Jesus did for a man who felt undeserving, and the continued development of many of the characters. Join the conversation by commenting what stuck out to you about the episode!
Send your Q&A questions to:
ryan@kingswaymo.com
The culture of King's Way Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, MO can be distilled well into six values (in no particular order), and in this episode, we dig into the first one. This value states that "We embrace change to reach people for Jesus. The message is timeless, but the method has a shelf life." Join Trevor (Senior Pastor) and Ryan (Worship Pastor) as they explore the deep meaning of this value, which exists to help us keep God as the goal of our method instead of our method becoming the goal. If you are curious about our church or have further questions, feel free to comment below or email us at the following email address.
ryan@kingswaymo.com
If you want to get to know King's Way Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, MO better, this is the place to be! This is the beginning of a series on our church's vision and values, where you will be able to see how we are trying to fulfill God's call on us in our local context. Whether you've never shown up to our church, are pretty new, or have been coming for years, this series will help you understand who we are and why we do what we do on a deeper level. Join Trevor and Ryan as we go along this series together!
If you have questions about us personally or our church, comment them below or email them to:
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Episode Warning: SPOILER ALERT
What a journey! After reviewing episodes of The Chosen for a couple of months, we finally reach the end of the first season. Join Trevor and Ryan as they discuss the final moments of season 1, with character arcs coming to a temporary stopping point, new characters encountering Jesus, and the best 80's freeze-frame ending we've seen in a while. Watch along with us on YouTube or through their website (linked below), and join the conversation by commenting below your own thoughts on the episode!
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
To submit questions for the Q&A email the address below with the subject line "Q&A Question"
ryan@kingswaymo.com
In the third installment of our atonement series, the guys expand on the cliffhanger at the end of Episode 68: how can God morally substitute himself on our behalf? He can if the price he is repaying is blood. In this episode, the guys explore what it looked like to sacrifice in the Tabernacle and Temple of the ancient Israelites, the major types of sacrifices, how those affected the relationship between the people coming to sacrifice and God, and how Jesus fulfilled all of this in his death on the cross. If you found this helpful or still have questions about it, comment below and join the conversation.
Atonement Episode #1:
https://youtu.be/pirZoxbwQcE
Atonement Episode #2:
https://youtu.be/9IBCOSXiYnk
To submit questions for the Q&A email the address below with the subject line "Q&A Question"
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Episode Warning: SPOILER ALERT
Have you been watching The Chosen? Whether you are like Trevor and have already seen everything they've put out or are like Ryan and are just starting, come on this journey with us! Join Trevor and Ryan as they discuss episode 7 of the first season of The Chosen only minutes after watching it. In this episode, the guys talk about some seriously pivotal moments in Jesus' relationship with Nicodemus and Matthew. Watch along with us on YouTube or through their website (linked below), and join the conversation by commenting below your own thoughts on the episode!
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
To submit questions for the Q&A email the address below with the subject line "Q&A Question"
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Our first episode on the atonement [EP 50] was one of our most-watched episodes of all time, and now that we are wrapping up our series on the Gospel of John, it's fitting that we do another one! In this episode, the guys begin part one of our exploration into the Penal Substitutionary Atonement theory (Jesus died on the cross in my place to fulfill my debt to God for sinning). This is what most people in the midwest grow up being taught, and while it is very true and helpful, we know it too well not to dig in further and explore beyond the VeggieTales version. Join Ryan, Trevor, and John as they explore the legal hurdles and ramifications of Jesus' atoning death on the cross on our behalf. Join the conversation below by commenting what you still have questions about or what helped expand your thinking on this subject.
Atonement Episode #1:
https://youtu.be/pirZoxbwQcE
To submit questions for the Q&A email the address below with the subject line "Q&A Question"
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Episode Warning: SPOILER ALERT
With Trevor absent from this episode, Jesse subs in as the other host, and Ryan attempts to fill the gap by growing Trevor's beard. Don't let that deter you though--this is one of the best episodes yet! Join Jesse and Ryan as they discuss episode 5 of the first season of The Chosen only minutes after watching it. In this episode, the guys talk about Simon Peter's continual identity crisis, Nicodemus and Shmuel's disagreement over God and scripture, and this episode's theology of physical touch. Watch along with us on YouTube or through their website (linked below), and join the conversation by commenting below your own thoughts on the episode!
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
To submit questions for the Q&A email the address below with the subject line "Q&A Question"
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and we chose the path with the YouVersion Bible app that led us to today's verse. In yet another installment of our verse of the day series, Trevor and Ryan unpack the last verse of Psalm 27. Without any time to prepare and only using their Bible apps and their Bible knowledge, the guys unpack the meaning of this final verse, the psalm it finds itself in, and how the Psalms can impact our daily lives and our walk with God. Join the conversation by commenting what you thought of this psalm as well as your personal favorite Psalm.
Also feel free to comment questions for our upcoming Q&A or email them to the address below:
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Episode Warning: SPOILER ALERT
Have you been watching The Chosen? Whether you are like Trevor and have already seen everything they've put out or are like Ryan and are just starting, come on this journey with us! Join Trevor and Ryan as they discuss episode 5 of the first season of The Chosen only minutes after watching it. In this episode, the guys talk about Nicodemus' journey to find out who Jesus is, the reality of stressful wedding prep, and how pivotal the miracle at the wedding at Cana is for Jesus' public ministry. Watch along with us on YouTube or through their website (linked below), and join the conversation by commenting below your own thoughts on the episode!
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
To submit questions for the Q&A email the address below with the subject line "Q&A Question"
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Who are some of the most famous characters in the Bible, and what are their stories? There's Jesus, Peter, Moses...who else? In the first of a series of biblical character studies, the guys break down the entire story of David found generally in 1&2 Samuel. Join Trevor and Ryan as they cover some of David's most famous moments like his battle with Goliath along with his long season fleeing from Saul, some of his military battles and victories, his retrieval of the Ark of the Covenant, and his massive stumble that leads to his lowly end. Were there stories you had never heard before? Did we leave out something you think is important to David's story? Join the conversation by letting us know in the comments!
To send in questions for the Q&A, email the address below:
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Episode Warning: SPOILER ALERT
Have you been watching The Chosen? Whether you are like Trevor and have already seen everything they've put out or are like Ryan and are just starting, come on this journey with us! Join Trevor and Ryan as they discuss episode 4 of the first season of The Chosen only minutes after watching it. In this episode, the guys talk about the reality of Peter's hard conversation with his wife, how Andrew is "fangirling" over meeting Jesus and Peter doesn't understand, and how pivotal of an episode this is for the entire series. Watch along with us on YouTube or through their website (linked below), and join the conversation by commenting below your own thoughts on the episode!
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
To submit questions for the Q&A email the address below with the subject line Q&A Question
ryan@kingswaymo.com
Do you need a glass of ice cold lemonade on a hot summer day? No, you need some hot summer hot takes. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan debate some of their closely held hot takes. Does pineapple belong on pizza? Is a hot dog a sandwich? Are video games a sport? In the span of 35 minutes, Trevor and Ryan settle the answers to all of these questions and more, once and for all. Join the conversation by commenting some of your own hot takes (please, nothing political, theological, or serious), and if we like them enough they will make it onto our next hot takes episode.
Episode Warning: SPOILER ALERT
Have you been watching The Chosen? Whether you are like Trevor and have already seen everything they've put out or are like Ryan and are just starting, come on this journey with us! Join Trevor and Ryan this week as they discuss episode 3 of the first season of The Chosen only minutes after watching it. In this episode, the guys are blown away by Jesus' humanity and love toward others as he hangs out with kids. They talk about how well they think the big picture of Jesus' character is portrayed as well as the many smaller details and single lines that stuck out to them. Watch along with us on YouTube or through their website (linked below), and join the conversation by commenting below your own thoughts on the episode!
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan explore one of the most interesting verses of the day yet! The book of Revelation is one of the scariest and most widely misunderstood books in the Bible, and that fact can make it hard to use for your own personal devotional time to the Lord. Join the guys as they unpack some of the immediate context (a few verses before and after our chosen one), the layout of the entire book, and its historical background that help make this text more palatable, applicable, and beautiful.
We've been talking about the book Between Two Trees since Episode 50 or so, but now we finally had a chance to sit down with the author and talk about it. In this episode, Trevor and Ryan sit down with Dr. Shane Wood of Ozark Christian College to talk about his book, Between Two Trees. Just like the book itself, our conversation goes all over the place, covering everything from atonement theology to some of our deepest wounds. If you haven't read the book yet, do it. You won't regret it!
If you want to check out Shane's book, click this link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684260701/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4ZZ520Y4SS3XDX87MQCH
Episode Warning: SPOILER ALERT
Have you been watching The Chosen? Whether you are like Trevor and have already seen everything they've put out or are like Ryan and are just starting, come on this journey with us! Join Trevor, Ryan, and John this week as they discuss episode 2 of the first season of The Chosen only minutes after watching it. In this episode, we try to catch John up on what he missed from the first episode, talk about Shabbat, and gush over how dynamic the character Nicodemus is portrayed. Watch along with us on YouTube or through their website (linked below), and join the conversation by commenting below your own thoughts on the episode!
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
In this episode, Trevor and Angela take a look back at our 1 Peter series, "The Journey to Hope." Starting on Easter and going 5 more weeks, we preached through the story of Peter and his first epistle as a message of redemption, reconciliation, and ultimately, hope. Whether you went on this journey with us or haven't done so yet, this podcast is for everyone interested in a story of second chances. Join the conversation by commenting your own experience on this journey, your favorite part of 1 Peter, or your favorite part of Peter's journey through the biblical storyline!
Episode Warning: SPOILER ALERT
In this episode, Trevor, Ryan, and Jon sit down and talk about the first episode of the show The Chosen. Trevor is the only one who has seen the show before, and he sits and talks with Ryan and Jon only minutes after they all watched it together in another room. Join us as we discuss what we think about director Dallas Jenkins' take on ancient Jewish culture, Mary Magdalene, Nicodemus, Peter, Andrew, and ultimately, Jesus. Feel free to watch along with us at home on YouTube or through their website (linked below), and join the conversation by commenting below your own thoughts on the episode!
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan build a collaborative summer jams playlist. This eclectic playlist is full of jams and ballads from the 90's, early 2000's, and today. While they are not all worship songs, they are all songs written from a Christian worldview. The actual playlist is linked here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IqRJ949bDAY1aBn5DdrLT?si=c8420479d553462f
What songs did we miss? What would you like to hear on a summer jams playlist? Comment below and join the conversation!
Why is communion so important? What makes it so special? Is there anything special about the juice and cracker? In this episode, Trevor and Ryan answer these questions as they discuss one of the central practices of Christian worship: communion. Join in the discussion by commenting your own thoughts and experiences with communion!
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan look up the verse of the day mere minutes before filming and talk about it. Without the help of any Bible dictionaries or commentaries on the gospel of Matthew, the guys study the context of the verse, talk about what they may already know, and break down this passage in a way that you can do at home. What do you think about when you read this chapter? Let us know in the comments so we can keep this discussion going!
In this episode, Trevor and Ryan discuss their favorite resource for their own personal spiritual growth: Tim Mackie, and his organization, the Bible Project. Dr. Tim Mackie is a genius in the world of biblical scholarship, but he knows how to simplify some deep, heavy concepts in really simple ways. Three of their resources are listed below. Check them out!
Videos | Lots of short explainer videos on books of the Bible, biblical books, and other related topics
https://bibleproject.com/explore/
Exploring My Strange Bible Podcast | Tim's sermons help you grow in your faith, understanding, and love for God
https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/exploring-my-strange-bible/
The Bible Project Podcast | This is where they go DEEP
https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/
In this episode, Ryan figures out how to use the camera.
Also in this episode, Trevor and Ryan discuss one of the central practices of the Christian faith: baptism. Through an honest, unplanned discussion, the guys talk about how important baptism is, their experiences with baptism, and how it relates to our faith journey. Join in the discussion by commenting your own thoughts and experiences with baptism!
In this video, Trevor and Ryan talk about the atonement. Through the conversation, Ryan shares different theories of Jesus atoning work--specifically the Recapitulation, Christus Victor, and Union theories--with Trevor, who is hearing them for the first time. This leads them into discussions about how where each one is good, where each is lacking, and how each one changed and strengthened their perceptions of the atonement. Join the conversation by commenting which theory resonated best with you!
Join Trevor and Jesse as they discuss prayer: what it is, some common difficulties around prayer, and how people pray in different ways.
Join Trevor and Ryan as they discuss their favorite books at the moment, including one of their favorite books of all time (aside from the Bible), a book they're currently reading, and a book that they hope to read sometime in the near future. Links to all the books are located below. Check them out!
Trevor's Picks:
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus | Nabeel Qureshi
https://amzn.com/0310092647
Lament For A Son | Nicholas Wolterstorff
https://amzn.com/080280294X
12 Rules for Life | Jordan B. Peterson
https://amzn.com/B01FPGY5T0
Changes That Heal | Dr. Henry Cloud
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Ryan's Picks:
The Divine Embrace | Robert E. Webber
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Worship, Community, and the Triune God of Grace | James B. Torrance
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Salvation By Allegiance Alone | Matthew W. Bates
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Gospel Allegiance | Matthew W. Bates
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Trevor and Ryan dig into the verse of the day on the YouVersion Bible App, only reading it seconds before they start filming. No biblical commentaries, no Bible dictionaries--just their honest process for beginning to understand passages from God's Word.
How did Jesus fight off the devil's temptation in the wilderness? It was not with divine power, legions of angels, and bolts of lightning--it was with scripture, recited from His own memory. Join Trevor and special guest Angela as they discuss how deeply the practice of memorizing scripture has impacted their own spiritual journeys.
We're back! It's been a long hiatus for us full of transition, and while the podcast has been going strong on YouTube, we have not been able to post them here. It has been almost 2 months of missed podcasts since our last one, so here are all the ones you missed. That being said, we're glad to be back, and we're here to stay!
Merry Christmas! We may not love Christmas but we love movies, and Christmas gives us a few good ones. What's your favorite Christmas movie?
This is a bit of a wrap-up of 2020. We discuss where Jesus has been in the midst of this insane year, and where we think the church is headed moving forward.
After a short break because Jed may have had COVID, we have a short, rambling catch up conversation.
We take some Bible quizzes. It's that simple. Let us know if you have a good one, or want to come up with one for us!
By now you probably know the results of Tuesday's election...maybe. Hopefully our rambling conversation gives you a little therapeutic relief.
How does does this verse written to God's people thousands of years ago apply to people in 2020, if it does at all?
We've been talking about it for a while, and it's here. You probably want to skip this one. Sports are boring. Can you tell it's Jed who writes these things?
Ravi Zacharias, a powerful Christian author and speaker who has been mentioned frequently on the King's Way Podcast, was recently accused of sexual misconduct by 3 women who worked for him in a spa he personally owned. This is Trevor's response to the news, as well as his thoughts on the responsibility of the church community and the Christian individual in situations of misconduct, whether by a leader, or simply our Christian brother or sister.
In the most difficult episode of the King's Way Podcast to date, Jed and Trevor attempt to narrow down their top 10 songs of ever...right now. But first, Jed's final thoughts on the Chosen, Season 1.
Trevor takes this one solo to wrap up King's Way's Back to Basics sermon series, and set up the next one over the book of Easter.
We share some of our favorite quotes from pop culture, not-so-pop culture, wise people, and not-so-wise people.
How do you work out your salvation with fear and trembling, and does God really work all things for the good of those who love Him?
So excited to have our missions partners Erica and Maurice White from FireWind Ministries chat with us this week. Check out their social media and website for more info and the work they do! https://www.facebook.com/firewindmauriceanderica https://www.firewindministries.org/
We talk about what we're reading, listening to, and then take a stab at the marks of repentance, and where to start to find cultural context for Bible books.
We check out 2 Corinthians 12:9, and discuss just what Paul means when he says Jesus's grace is sufficient for our weakness. Leave us a comment, suggest a scripture for a future episode, and subscribe!
Take a look behind the scenes of our current sermon series, "The Gospel of John." Why are we walking through this book at King's Way? What sermons has Trevor loved teaching? Which ones would he do over? What is his hope for the series as a whole? Want to check out the Gospel of John series? https://kingswaymo.com/media
Jordan Duncan is one of King's Way's missions partners, working with Youth With a Mission (YWAM) and Homes of Hope in Ensenada, MX. Jordan was a huge part of the King's Way youth group and worship team, and we are so proud of the work he is doing in Mexico and beyond, and love getting to partner with him and the work he is doing. It was awesome having him on the podcast this week to talk about how he got into missions, and the work he has been doing in Mexico. Check out the links below for more details, and to see how you can help!
For donations contact Jordan directly at jmduncan007@gmail.com You can sign up for newsletter updates @ http://eepurl.com/gtwHir ywamsandiegobaja.org for more info on the ministry.
What are the basics you need to return to in order to find health and peace in all the craziness of the world?
In this Context Clues we look at Galatians 5:13, where Paul encourages the church to have a correct perception of freedom.
Watch the Chosen on VidAngel. Why do we say the Bible is inspired, and should it be held with as much reverence as we give it? Okay, for real this time, we need your comments. Leave us questions, topics or random wonderings in the comments below!
Finding God in the Waves: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-God-Waves-Through-Science/dp/1101906065/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=finding+god+in+the+waves&qid=1593717742&sr=8-2
The Bible Tells Me So: https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Tells-Me-Defending-Scripture/dp/0062272039/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XBSG77Z4SXWO&dchild=1&keywords=the+bible+tells+me+so+by+peter+enns&qid=1593717790&sprefix=The+Bible+Telsl%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1 Exploring My Strange Bible: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-bible-part-1-making-old-testament-books/id1271147429?i=1000391369609
The Chosen App -
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-chosen/id1473663873
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vidangel.thechosen
With Kansas mandating masks, and the possibility of them being required in Missouri next, Trevor shares his thoughts on the issue, and the way he is approaching it.
We take another crack at the Context Clues segment, where we look at a couple of common verses and attempt to get closer to their original, true meaning through the context. This week we look at Jeremiah 29:11 and Matthew 6:33.
Trevor is joined by Jesse Delk, and John Cowherd, an elder at King's Way, to discuss how to be a man.
Trevor is joined by Jesse Delk, and John Cowherd, an elder at King's Way, to discuss how to be a man.
Once again, we're talking about what we are reading and listening to. As we like to say, we are lovers of learning and constantly reading books and listening to podcasts, both to learn and to be entertained. Listen to this podcast, check out the books we're reading and the podcasts we're listening to, and comment what you're reading right now, your favorite books, or podcasts we should check out!
Beyond Colorblind: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Colorblind-Redeeming-Ethnic-Journey/dp/0830845151/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=beyond+colorblind&qid=1591843150&sr=8-2
One More Thing: https://www.amazon.com/One-More-Thing-Stories-Contemporaries/dp/0804169780/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1591843193&sr=8-2
The Logic of God: https://www.amazon.com/Logic-God-Christian-Essentials-Heart/dp/0310454034/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Logic+of+God&qid=1591843233&sr=8-1
Hardcore History: https://open.spotify.com/show/72qiPaoDRf8HkGKEChvG5q?si=094EPmZ7T7euW7Xel1ltXg
Soundtrack Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WkH0wMQWzRr2pCJEiPibF?si=72cUo-FQTDuezqyKBmNd1g
Leonardo Torres: https://youtu.be/0vkuGM2MArw
In our 4th Off the Cuff segment, Jesse and Trevor field questions from which fast food chain would you rid the earth of, to responding to current tension in regards to George Floyd and #blacklivesmatter.
As we're wrapping up our current sermon series, check out this episode to hear our heart behind it, as well as some of Trevor's thoughts and ideas that didn't make it into the sermons.
Trevor talks about what lessons he is learning in quarantine, specifically in the 4 areas we have chosen to pursue health at King's Way: relationships, finances, parenting, and discipleship.
Ravi Zacharias is a renowned theologian and apologist who has had incredible influence on so many people, including Trevor and the King's Way Staff. As it looks like we will lose him to cancer any day, we wanted to take a minute to acknowledge his contribution to the kingdom, and express our appreciation for his work.
In this new segment, we look at how to discern the full context of a verse, and use that to begin interpreting the full meaning. This week, we look at 1 Corinthians 10:13, a commonly misinterpreted verse about idolatry and temptation. Let us know in the comments what verse(s) you'd like us to look at next!
We love movies, so we decided to fight about them for a couple of episodes. Here are Jon, Jed, and Trevor's Top 10 favorite movies. Tell us where we got it wrong, where we got it right, and post your top tens in the comments!
We love movies, so we decided to fight about them for a couple of episodes. Here are Jon, Jed, and Trevor's Top 10 favorite movies. Tell us where we got it wrong, where we got it right, and post your top tens in the comments!
In this bonus episode, meet Jon Flowers and Jed Moody, two members of the King's Way staff. We'll tell you what we're watching, listening to, and learning. And make sure to come back Thursday to hear them fight with Trevor over the top 10 movies of all time.
Trevor offers some thoughts on Ezekiel, as well as our upcoming series here at King's Way and his process for creating it.
Children's Ministry Intern Jesse Delk joins Trevor on this Off the Cuff episode, to discuss his bad movie tastes, should Christians date non-Christians, and more!
You've never had more time to sit down and study your Bible, but maybe you struggle to know where to start, or to go beyond the surface in your reading. This episode breaks down a few ideas for how to get more out of your time in God's Word.
In the middle of all this crazy, we want to know what you want to talk about. What questions do you have, or what topics would you like to hear us tackle in future episodes while we are all social distancing? Send us a message on our facebook page, or email jed@kingswaymo.com.
We give "Off the Cuff" another go. This round's Q's: Is Tithing a salvation issue? What do we as Christians do with the idea of evil? And what is predestination?
In the first "Off the Cuff" Episode, Trevor takes random questions he's never seen before. This episode's questions: What is up with the book of Hebrews? What is the most rewatchable movie in your opinion? And is active church membership an important part of a Christian's life?
Was Adam the name of an actual man in Genesis 3, or a word standing in for all of mankind?
Welcome to the King's Way Podcast, a new resource from King's Way Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, MO. In this intro episode, you'll get to know Trevor, lead pastor of King's Way and host of the podcast, and be introduced to some of the topics he will address in it. Enjoy!