The 44

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 36, “From Head to Feet,” we dig into Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1 and the difference between knowing more about God and actually knowing God. Paul prays that our knowledge of God’s will would move into our walk—changing how we live, producing fruit, and ultimately leading us into a deeper relationship with Him. It’s a beautiful cycle: know His will, walk His way, know Him more. And through every part of that journey, may we never stop joyously giving thanks to the...

Send us Fan Mail In Acts 7, Stephen is surrounded by angry men, accusations, and stones but instead of looking around, he looks up and sees Jesus standing at the right hand of God. In this episode, we explore why Jesus may have been standing and what Stephen’s vision teaches us about faithfulness, suffering, and where the final verdict over our lives really comes from. Sometimes the prayer isn’t simply, “Lord, make this go away,” but “Lord, help me see beyond this. Help me look up.” Because e...

Send us Fan Mail Some people have a way of showing up at just the right time and saying exactly what you needed to hear. In this episode of The 44, we talk about finding people whose wisdom moves us, surrounding ourselves with voices that help shape us toward Christ, and becoming that kind of person for someone else. But if the words of people can give us chills, how much more should the living and active Word of God move us? Maybe we don’t need something new from God, we just need to slow do...

Send us Fan Mail A Little League mound visit delivered a reminder far bigger than baseball: “If you walk the next five batters, Jesus is still Lord. If you strike out the next five batters, Jesus is still Lord.” In this episode, we look at Jesus’ words about worry in Matthew 6 and Paul’s incredible perspective in Philippians to consider how easily we turn small things into big things. When Christ is truly the biggest thing in our lives, everything else can finally be the size it’s supposed to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we journey into Exodus 9 and the devastating plague of hail, stopping at one remarkable phrase: “Only in the land of Goshen.” While judgment fell across Egypt, God made a clear distinction for His people, reminding us that He knows exactly who belongs to Him. This episode explores how Goshen points beyond physical protection to the deeper security found in Christ, a place where even when storms come, there are things they simply cannot touch. God's ...

Send us Fan Mail A cancelled flight, a rerouted destination, and a long night of difficult decisions became an unexpected lesson about trust. Why is it so hard to surrender control, even when we know God is leading? In this episode, we explore what delayed flights, detours, and a 15-hour drive home reveal about our hearts and why Proverbs 3 reminds us that the safest place isn't behind the wheel, but in the hands of the One who knows the way.

Send us Fan Mail As Joseph sends his brothers back to Canaan, he leaves them with one simple instruction: “Do not quarrel on the way.” Why would those be his final words? In this episode, we slow down to examine one small detail in Genesis 45:24 and discover a powerful lesson about forgiveness, reconciliation, and refusing to let yesterday’s failures steal today’s grace. Like Joseph’s brothers, we’re all on a journey home and we’ve been entrusted with the greatest news the world has ever hear...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we explore Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic story The Great Stone Face and discover the powerful biblical truth hidden within its pages: you become what you behold. Through 2 Corinthians 3:18, Acts 4:13, and Hebrews 12:1–2, we see that lasting transformation doesn't come merely from trying harder, it comes from fixing our eyes on Jesus. The longer we behold His glory, the more our lives begin to reflect His character. Join us as we consider one simple ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we eat on one of the easiest details in Scripture to overlook—John outrunning Peter to the empty tomb in John 20:3-8. As we slow down and pay attention to the text, we discover powerful lessons about pursuing Jesus, avoiding comparison with other believers, and remembering that the greatest victory was never who arrived first, but that the tomb was empty. Whether your spiritual journey feels like a sprint or a slow, steady walk, this episode is a re...

Send us Fan Mail In John 18:1–2, Jesus crosses the Kidron Valley on His way to Gethsemane, a detail that is far more significant than it first appears. In this episode, we explore how the Kidron became a place associated with the removal of idols and uncleanness throughout the Old Testament, making Jesus’ crossing a powerful picture of the One who would carry away the sin of the world. We also consider the simple but profound statement that Jesus “had often met there with His disciples,” chal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we explore the sobering story of Demas. A man who once labored alongside Paul but ultimately walked away because he "loved this present world" (2 Timothy 4:10). Through the few verses that mention his name, we uncover a powerful warning about the slow drift of worldliness and the battle for our affections. What happens when something other than Christ captures our hearts?

Send us Fan Mail Last week we asked, "Whose rainbow is it?" This week we go a step further. In a culture filled with controversy, criticism, and pressure to conform, what can the rainbow teach us about God's patience, mercy, and truth? Join us as we explore Genesis 9, 2 Peter 3:9, recent headlines from the baseball world, and why there are times when God's people must lovingly but courageously say, "No." The rainbow is more than a symbol. It is a reminder that God is still giving sinners time...

Send us Fan Mail It is June, and with it come conversations about identity, truth, symbols, and what they mean. In this episode of The 44, we explore a simple but important question: Whose rainbow is it? From Genesis 9 to a modern-day Major League Baseball pitcher pointing people back to God’s covenant, we’ll discuss why Christians must not surrender the story behind one of Scripture’s most powerful symbols. The rainbow was God’s before it was anything else and perhaps it’s time we started te...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, a simple phrase written on the side of a cup at the Ocala Farmers Market becomes a powerful reminder of the gospel: Broken crayons still color. Through the stories of David, Peter, Paul, and others, we explore how God has always used imperfect, flawed, and broken people to accomplish His purposes. From David's prayer of repentance in Psalm 51 to Paul's testimony of mercy and Jeremiah's visit to the potter's house, Scripture reminds us that failure d...

Send us Fan Mail George Washington frequently spoke of the providence of God in moments of unlikely victory, while Abraham Lincoln reflected on providence in the midst of suffering and national tragedy. In this episode, we explore what God’s providence really means, why it is often easier to see in hindsight than in the moment, and how biblical figures like Joseph, Esther and Paul help us learn to trust God’s purposes even when we cannot see His plan. Sometimes faith is not understanding God’...

Send us Fan Mail In John 6, Philip stands in front of a massive problem and immediately begins calculating what they do not have. But the deeper issue is not the size of the crowd, it is that Philip momentarily forgets everything he has already seen Jesus do. In this episode, we explore how quickly we forget God’s faithfulness, why Scripture constantly calls us to remember, and how Psalm 77 reminds us to intentionally rehearse the wonders of God in moments of fear and uncertainty. Because rem...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we unpack the meaning behind the song “There Is a Balm in Gilead” and the powerful Scripture it comes from in Jeremiah 8:22. Tracing the idea of “balm” through passages like Genesis and other places in Jeremiah, we discover it was a well-known source of healing yet it couldn’t fix the deeper spiritual problem God’s people faced. That tension points us to a greater truth: real healing isn’t found in earthly remedies, but in God Himself. This episode challenges...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 200 of The 44 is less about a number and more about remembering the faithfulness of God along the journey. In this episode, we explore milestone moments throughout scripture—from the memorial stones in Joshua 4 to Samuel’s Ebenezer in 1 Samuel 7—and why God constantly called His people to stop and remember what He had done. We talk about how easy it is to rush from one season to the next without celebrating growth, grace, and answered prayers along the way. Sometimes ...

Send us Fan Mail After slowly walking through each stanza of Psalm 119, one truth kept standing out: how much of what we are searching for spiritually is already right in front of us in God’s Word. In this episode, we talk about the simplicity, beauty, and sufficiency of Scripture and how we often complicate what God made clear. From Psalm 119 to Ecclesiastes 12, we explore the tension between endlessly searching for “more” and simply allowing the truth of God’s Word to shape our lives. The W...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever caught yourself thinking church feels…boring? This episode challenges that idea by asking whether the problem is really the worship or our hearts. Looking through Scripture, we see that God has always cared more about engaged, hungry hearts than outward activity, and even rejects empty worship. From Psalm 119 to Amos and Isaiah, we’re reminded that awe, delight, and response are what make worship come alive. Maybe the question isn’t “what needs to change out the...

Send us Fan Mail This episode pushes back on the idea that “too much of a good thing is a good thing” by looking at the wisdom of Proverbs. While good things are gifts from God, Proverbs shows how excess can quietly turn those blessings into burdens that control us and rob us of joy. Through examples like honey, rest, money, and words, we explore how overindulgence dulls gratitude and distorts priorities. The call is not to avoid good things, but to practice self-control and learn what “enoug...

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the power of bringing our hardest questions to Jesus. Looking at the desperate father in Mark 9 and the leper in Matthew 8, we see that Jesus is not only able to help, but willing to move toward us in compassion. His invitation is simple: ask, seek, and knock. When we bring Him our doubts, pain, and needs, we find that extraordinary things can happen through faith and prayer.

Send us Fan Mail What’s the first thing on your mind when you wake up—and what does it reveal about your heart? Through passages like Psalm 121, Psalm 5:3, and Matthew 6:33, we’re challenged to seek God first instead of carrying the weight of the day. With the intimate language of “Abba” from Romans 8:15 and Galatians 4:6, we’re reminded that God invites us into a close, childlike relationship. Instead of beginning the day with worry, we can begin with dependence. Start your day not with stre...

Send us Fan Mail It’s easy to look around and feel discouraged by the direction of our culture but the story of Aquila and Priscilla reminds us that faithful living has always been possible, even in difficult places. In this episode, we explore how this couple created a home that honored Christ wherever they went, and how you can do the same today. Your home can be more than a refuge, it can be a light.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore what true biblical encouragement really is and why it serves as “fuel for the soul.” Looking at the life of Barnabas, the Son of Encouragement, we see how encouragement goes beyond words into action—strengthening others through generosity, belief, and faith-building. We also unpack the connection between the Greek words paraklesis (encouragement) and parakletos (the Holy Spirit), revealing that encouragement reflects the very work of God in our liv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we take a look at what might seem like an uncomfortable topic, the “dark side” of the good news, and discover how it can actually deepen our gratitude and praise. When we remember what we’ve been rescued from, we gain a greater appreciation for both the rescue and the Rescuer. Drawing from Psalm 40, Colossians 1, and Romans 5, this episode challenges us to see how understanding our former state apart from Christ fuels a louder, more authentic worship. This is...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we look at Jesus’ gentle words to Martha in Luke 10 and how they speak directly to our anxious, distracted world today. Using a simple moment from a restaurant and the familiar story of Mary and Martha, we explore how easily our lives become filled with “many things” that pull our attention away from the one thing that truly matters. We also reflect on Peter’s powerful reminder in 1 Peter 5:7 to cast all our anxieties on God because He cares for us. If you’ve...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, a familiar frustration—Daylight Savings Time—becomes a doorway into a deeper conversation about the value of time. Reflecting on scriptures like Psalm 90, Ephesians 5, and James 4, we’re reminded that our days are limited and every hour is a gift from God. While losing an hour of sleep may feel inconvenient, it can also serve as a powerful reminder to “redeem the time” and make the most of the opportunities we’ve been given. Instead of just adjustin...

Send us Fan Mail This episode reflects on the State of the Union as a picture of our culture’s team-based identity and challenges Christians to examine where their ultimate allegiance lies. Looking at Joshua 5 and Ephesians 1, we’re reminded that Jesus does not come to endorse our side—He reigns as Lord over all. As citizens of heaven living in exile, we are called to love our country, pray for our leaders, and seek its good without confusing national loyalty with Kingdom loyalty. The gospel ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore Jeremiah 6:15 and the haunting description of a people who had “forgotten how to blush.” Using the backdrop of Judah’s spiritual collapse, we talk about how a numbed conscience develops, why conviction is actually a gift, and how modern culture often mocks the very sensitivity God intends for our good. Rather than seeing blushing as weakness, we learn to view it as a sign of a tender, Spirit-shaped heart. The episode closes with the hope of Jeremiah...

Send us Fan Mail Drawing from 1 John 3, James 2, and Matthew 25, this episode explores how love in Scripture is meant to be seen, not just felt. It’s easy to think of people, feel for them, and even mean well, yet stop short of actually doing anything. This episode explores whether or not it's the thought that counts? Or is it something else? What would it look like to move from thoughtful intentions to faithful action this week? In the kingdom of God, love shows up.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we explore a powerful historical principle known as the “criterion of embarrassment” and what it reveals about the reliability of the gospel accounts. Rather than avoiding hard questions about whether the Bible is “real,” we consider how the resurrection of Jesus stands at the center of Christianity and why that claim invites serious examination. We look at several details in the New Testament that no one trying to invent a religion would likely hav...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore Job’s sharp words in Job 13:4, where he calls his friends “worthless physicians.” Through a personal story and Job’s interaction with his friends, we examine the difference between care that heals and care that simply rushes to explain. Job’s friends began well by showing up and sitting in silence, but they failed when they chose answers over empathy. Drawing wisdom from Proverbs, this episode challenges us to consider whether our words bring heali...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we reflect on Galatians 6:17, where Paul declares, “I bear on my body the brand marks of Jesus.” We explore what Paul meant by these marks—scars of suffering, faithfulness, and allegiance—and why they mattered more than outward religious symbols. This conversation invites us to consider the marks our own lives bear and what they reveal about who we belong to. Following Jesus is not about convenience or comfort, but about a love that leaves its imprint on our ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore a simple but serious question: What is the one thing that’s been holding you back from a deeper relationship with the Lord? We look at the Rich Young Ruler in Luke 18 — a moral, religious man who walked away sad because there was one area of his life he refused to surrender — and we contrast him with Paul in Philippians 3, who released everything to pursue Christ and said, “One thing I do: I press on.” From there, we walk through four gospel-shaped ...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks closely at the often-overlooked words “fear not” and “do not be afraid,” especially as they appear throughout the story surrounding the birth of Jesus. Scripture shows these words are never spoken when life is calm, but when futures are uncertain and everything is about to change. From Mary and Joseph to the shepherds, fear does not disqualify people from God’s work—it places them right at the center of it. The good news of Jesus is not that fear disappears...

Send us Fan Mail This episode reflects on a heavy, exhausting week marked by sickness, sleepless nights, and the lingering question, “When is this going to end?” Using a familiar Seinfeld illustration, it explores why peace can’t be forced or shouted into existence, and why the pursuit of “serenity now” often leaves us more restless. Scripture points us instead to a renewed mind anchored in trust, where peace is formed over time rather than demanded in the moment. Real serenity doesn’t come f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on what biblical compassion really looks like — not the watered-down version we often settle for, but the powerful, gut-level word splagchnizomai that shaped the life of Jesus. We explore how He saw people, felt deeply for them, and then moved into action, and why that same pattern is meant to shape us today. Through Scripture, stories, and practical insight, this episode challenges you to move from passive sympathy to active, Christlike compassion that...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the host shares meaningful reflections from a recent trip to Washington, D.C. with his daughters—walking through memorials, standing at the Vietnam Wall, and even finding a family name etched in stone. These moments opened a deeper conversation about sacrifice, gratitude, and the faith we inherit from those who came before us. Drawing from John 15:13 and Hebrews 11, the host connects national sacrifice to the spiritual legacy of believers who laid down their ...

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the powerful true story of Jamal Shead, a college basketball player whose quiet act of character and integrity—picking up trash after a heated loss—preached louder than any words. We connect Jamal’s moment to Jesus’ teaching in Luke 16:10 and three spiritual truths about integrity, witness, and peacemaking. When the world reacts with frustration, Jamal shows what it means to reflect Christ through simple, faithful choices. You’ll walk away challenged to ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we eat on how sin slowly desensitizes the heart using a striking illustration of an Eskimo’s blood-covered blade and the fatal numbness it creates. Drawing from biblical examples like David, Solomon, and the sons of Eli, we look at how even God’s people can drift into spiritual callousness through small compromises. We then ties this into the theme of last week's episode, “Faith Remembered, Failures Forgotten,” and see that while grace restores the repentant,...

Send us Fan Mail Check out the Excel Still More Podcast. Here is the Apple Podcast link. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excel-still-more/id1450565022 In this episode, we eat from Hebrews 11 — a passage often called the Hall of Faith. But what if we read it not just as a list of heroes, but through the lens of God’s grace? In this episode, we explore what isn’t mentioned in Hebrews 11 — the failures, doubts, and flaws that God chose to forget — and reminds us that the same mercy t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we explore the powerful message behind the story of the donkey in the well — a reminder that when life throws dirt on us, faith teaches us to shake it off and take a step up. Through the stories of Hannah, Joseph, and Paul, we see how God turns rejection, betrayal, and hardship into stepping stones that lift His people higher. Scripture shows again and again that what was meant to bury us can become the very thing God uses to raise us. If you're wal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, “Let Down Your Nets,” we step into the story of Peter and Jesus in Luke 5:1–11 — a moment where weary fishermen learn that obedience to Jesus can turn emptiness into abundance. Through Peter’s frustration, faith, and surrender, we see how God often meets us right where our efforts have failed. This episode reminds us that the greatest miracle isn’t the full nets, but the transformed heart that chooses to follow the Caller over the catch. Tune in and rediscove...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we’re talking about the quiet power of simply showing up. Hebrews 10:24–25 reminds us that faith grows best in community — not in isolation. When we gather, we don’t just receive encouragement; we give it, and in doing so, we stir one another toward love and good works. Even when it’s hard, showing up becomes an act of faith, a rhythm of hope, and a reminder that God still works through ordinary presence. Don’t underestimate what happens when you ju...

Send us Fan Mail When life falls apart and the question rises — “What are we gonna do?” — Scripture points us again and again to one powerful answer: pray. In this episode, we explore moments when God’s people turned to Him in prayer — from Jehoshaphat surrounded by enemies, to Daniel in the lions’ den, to Hannah in heartbreak, to the early church in crisis, and even Jesus in Gethsemane. Each story reminds us that prayer isn’t our last resort; it’s our first response. When we don’t know what ...

Send us Fan Mail Fear doesn’t need an invitation — it comes free and moves in fast. But hope? Hope takes work. In this episode, we eat on the difference between faith, fear, and hope, showing how fear spread through Israel, how Jeremiah chose hope among the ruins, and why true hope requires effort, endurance, and trust in God’s faithfulness. Learn how to anchor your soul when fear feels effortless and discover why hope is worth every bit of work.

Send us Fan Mail As Christians, we’re called not just to believe but to live out our faith in active, tangible ways. In this episode, we ask the striking question: When is the last time you did good—not because someone asked, but because you belong to Christ? From Ephesians 2:10, Galatians 6:9-10 and Matthew 25, we see that good works don’t earn salvation, but they are the fruit of it, the evidence of a living faith, and even an offering of worship to God. We’ll talk about the weariness that ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we wrestle with a simple but powerful question: Will it last? Recent weeks have brought a surge in church attendance following many current events which reminds us how tragedy and crisis often stir people toward God. But history, from the cycles in Judges to moments like 9/11 and COVID, warns us that emotional awakenings often fade. In this episode, we explore how to move from a moment to a movement—anchoring faith in Christ so it not only starts strong, but ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we draw a surprising connection between TLC’s 90s hit “Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls” and the way we sometimes handle Scripture. Just like chasing waterfalls leads to disappointment, chasing adjectives—labels and qualifiers God never used—leads us away from His clear will. Anchored in Ephesians 3 and 4, we explore how the Spirit has fully revealed God’s mind, why His will is ONE, and how adding to His Word only creates confusion. Join us as we learn to trust th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we reflect on the shocking death of Charlie Kirk and the growing division, violence, and uncertainty in our world. Using Philippians 1:21–24, Psalm 37, and Revelation 22, we explore what it means for Christians to live homesick for heaven—longing for our eternal home with confidence, yet living faithfully here and now. Like Paul, we desire to be with Christ, but until then, we are called to point others to Him and endure with hope. This is not a call to despa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the reality of life that it is short. And if life is short as the Bible says it is and as we all know it is - like a vapor - then maybe the wisest thing we can do is spend our little bit of time not trying to control, argue, seek approval, worry about opinions, and bicker about petty things but instead LET ME…choose peace and purpose in my life. Let's eat.

Send us Fan Mail What do people really see when they look into your life? Jesus could see directly into the heart of man, but we often misjudge because of our own cloudy windows. In this episode, we’ll wrestle with how to clean our own perspective, avoid the trap of condemning others, and live as letters written by Christ. Ultimately, our testimony isn’t about showing our perfection—it’s about reflecting His grace.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the question what are you panting for? In times of trouble or in times of peace are we still panting after God and His word in the same way a "Deer pants for the water?" This episode takes a peak into Psalm 119 and Psalm 42 and the idea of panting after God and His word no matter the season because we are always being chased (1 Peter 5:8).

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on an ancient playlist called the Songs of Ascent and when they were sung, why they were sung and how we should incorporate some of the same songs into our own lives to keep pulling us and pushing us to great heights!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we eat on what it means to pledge our allegiance to God with the same daily intentionality as school kids reciting the pledge of allegiance. Drawing from the book of Hosea where God laments Israel's love as fleeting like morning dew, we unpacks how to commit to God through our priorities, actions and trust.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on an evening prayer of trust in God from Psalm 4 and how it can help on those nights where the stresses and anxieties of life keep us up.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore how God transforms our past into a divine classroom for growth. While we often allow our past failures, mistakes and sins to hold us captive, God promises something better! In this episode we eat on what it means to let the past refine us rather than define us.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the host shares a story about meeting a man who questions why God allows evil in the world and why He won't put it all to an end. Through the telling of this story, we explore the concept of EVOL - love spelled backwards - as a metaphor for evil as the distortion of God's love. Using scriptures like John 3:16, Romans 8:38-39, this episode highlights God's unchanging love as the answer to evil and emphasizes His patience and sacrifice through Jesus.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on Ecclesiastes 4:13-16 to highlight the importance of a teachable heart in living a life that honors God. Through the examples of Jesus' humility and Paul's persistent pursuit of growth, we see how being coachable fosters humility, transformation, community and impact for God's glory.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on Paul's call to the Thessalonian church to keep growing in the faith, love and hope, avoiding the pride of thinking they've "arrived".

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on 1 Corinthians 10:13, which promises that no temptation is unique, God is faithful to limit our trials and He always provides a way out. Written by Paul to the Corinthians, this verse reminds us we're not alone in our struggles. To apply it, share your challenges with others, trust God's strength, and seek His escape route!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the infamous story of David and Goliath and talk through why David picked up five stones despite his obvious faith in God. This episode challenges the misconception that faith requires no action.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the spiritual birthmarks that mark us as God's children, drawing parallels to how kids inherit their fathers' traits, just in time for Father's Day. Through Scriptures like Galatians 5:22-23, we unpack the fruit of the Spirit as divine imprints of our Heavenly Father, acknowledging that we sometimes struggle to live out these traits but grow through God's grace. We also eat on some of the other birthmarks of the believer like humility, love and then ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 44, we eat on and explore the power of personal responsibility and self-examination through the lens of scripture. Drawing from the story of David and Nathan in 2 Samuel 12 and the unity of the body in 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, we reflect on why it's crucial to tend to our own flaws and mow our own grass before we going mowing others.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore the profound impact Christians can have as carriers of the gospel drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, and 1 Thessalonians 2:8. Using the metaphor of an electrical receptacle, the episode illustrates how believers, like ordinary outlets, channel the transformative power of the gospel despite their imperfections.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on 1 Thessalonians 1:3 to explore three transformative virtues: the work of faith, labor of love and steadfastness of hope. Drawing from the Thessalonians church's example, the episode unpacks how faith produces action, love demands effort and hope endures through a burning desire for heaven.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the thrill of a walk off home run through the story of a fan who collects photos of these iconic moments, focusing on the player rounding third as teammates and coaches await at home plate Using scriptures like Hebrews 12:1-2 and Matthew 25:23, we draw parallels to our faith journey and our running of the bases of life, showing how life is a race toward eternal victory in Christ. Pull a seat up to the table as we eat on running with purpose, consider...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we reflect on what has become of us in regards to the Lord's Day. Has it become a day of less and less devotion? Has it become a day that is choked out because of a schedule to keep or the culture that surrounds us? If so, how do we get it back? Let's eat!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on matters of the conscience. What is it? How do I keep it "good"? And how do I actively listen to it better than I do?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on a few examples in scripture that challenge us to consider the idea of our body language or posture during prayer, praise and worship. Let's Eat!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the story of the man who was healed at the pool of Bethesda in John 5:1-17, where this man waited for 38 years for a miracle that never came. That is until Jesus arrived. Through this story and other scriptures, we uncover the trap of pinning our hope on external fixes and discover how God's grace invites us to find wholeness and completeness right where we are. Your 44 is to take action now on letting go of our own "pools" and stepping into His merc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the importance of taking care of the ball. Here recently in the sweet 16 matchup between the Florida Gators and the Maryland Terrapins, the Gators went into the half in quite the predicament after turning the ball over 13 times. It was sloppy, uncharacteristic of them and had it continued they most surely would have lost the game. And so it is in life sometimes where we become careless and mindless about what we've been entrusted with the take great ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the word Amen. We look into the history of the word and how it was used, how it is used, and ultimately how in Revelation 3:14, a reference is made to a name of Jesus that is THE AMEN. In this episode we shine some light on what that name tells us about Jesus? And then what does it mean for us?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on these blue zones that have been researched and studied in our world today. These blue zones are places on this earth where there exist "centenarians" which are people who have lived longer than 100 years. What has been found through decades of research on these centenarians and their habits, diet, exercise and sleep patters is that the real difference in them and most others is not necessarily what they do but WHO they do it with. In this episode, we...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the song "Day's of Elijah" and try to better understand what it is we are singing when we sing this song. - "These are the days of Elijah, declaring the word of the Lord." - "These are the days of your servant Moses, righteousness being restored." - "These are the days of your servant David, rebuilding a temple of praise." - "These are the days of Ezekiel, the dry bones becoming as flesh."

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on what it is that can corrupt us away from all that Jesus is, and all He wants us to be as followers of His. Sometimes, we can find ourselves in the dangerous position of learning and reading and growing in knowledge to a point where we major in the minors and miss Him and the simplicity of the gospel altogether. What's worse, is the carry over effect of that into how we treat people and how we view them.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on a man named Demetrius who is mentioned one time, in one verse and in one of the shortest books in all of the bible. He is a man of great reputation who many people as well as the truth are able to testify to. Let's eat on this man and see how and why we should be the kind of people that work towards a "good name".

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the life of Solomon and how his heart turned away from God. What seems to start with one EXCEPTION turns into a life of complete indulgence of the very thing God said not to do and would lead his heart away from the One it belonged to. The result? Heart burn.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the story of Leah from Genesis 29 who went looking for Jacob to complete her. However, in her story, what we find is that she finally figures out that there is only ONE (That is GOD) who can complete her and give her "happily ever after."

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on a part of the Psalm of David (Psalm 139) where it reads that David said "For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother's womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well." The question in this episode is, do you know that very well? Or is it this case that I am constantly comparing myself to him and to her and to them? When we do that, we miss out on the LIFE...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we continue our discussion from last week's episode titled "The Moral of the Story" and look at David and the Prodigal Son as examples of what to do when we've traveled the wrong road and are living in the story that God has not called us to. With both stories, what we find is there is a 20 inch road that He provides to find the mercy, grace, forgiveness and love that we need to leave that story for HIS.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the very simple words of wisdom and advice that says "When you find yourself in the wrong story...LEAVE." Up and down the scriptures we find examples of one's that did this well. We also find examples of some that found themselves in the wrong story and stayed. Which will you choose when you find yourself in the wrong story? Will you stay? Or will you leave?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the importance of taking ALL of our Lord Jesus who the Hebrew writer says is the "same yesterday, today and forever."

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we go back again to the research and studies done on bible reading. See below for the Scientific Evidence for the Power of 4, which is the moral changes that come about through engaging in God's word four days a week. But what if even before we get to actually reading we try to understand what it REALLY is that keeps people from reading their bibles? Is it excuses? Is it laziness? What is it? And what was found through this research is that what keeps people f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the Power of FOUR which is the scientific backing that reading and engaging with God's word just four days a week has the power to change your life for the better. The encouragement in this episode is to be PEOPLE OF THE BOOK but in order to do that, we've got to open it and read it. Center for Bible Engagement - Power of Four Research https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/bible-engagement-a-key-to-spiritual-growth Central Church of Christ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we continue our discussion on the Rhythm of Creation. In this episode we look at the life of Jesus and how he was able to find rest and refreshing while living a life of go, go, go.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the REST that was coded into our DNA at creation. It is the norm these days to go, go, go and hurry, hurry, hurry. In fact, not only is it the norm but we boast about our schedule to keep and how hard we work! But, when is the last time you considered how important it is to REST? If it was important enough for God to REST after 6 days, then shouldn't it be that we do the same?

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we eat on this word YIELD, which means to slow down, concede the right of way, and to give up the advantage. We know what this word means when we are out on the road, but how are we doing with this word when it comes to life? In today's 44, we look to the life of Jesus and how He was "Master Yielder" in the way we Yielded to God and Yielded to People.

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode is a call to action to meditate on the "Wonderful works of God and to let your soul know it VERY well." When is the last time you have been in awe of God's creation? If it's been a while, let that time be right now. Let it be today. And let your soul know it very well what a great God we serve!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on Psalm 81:10-16 while prioritizing the idea behind vs. 10 which reads this way, "I, the Lord, am your God, Who brought you up from the land of Egypt; Open your mouth wide and I will fill it." Oftentimes we can get to a point where our trust and our dependence upon God falls by the wayside. What a beautiful reminder in Psalm 81 that our lives should be lived OPEN to all He longs to do for us and through us. Most especially when it seems impossible (vs....

Send us Fan Mail In light of Thanksgiving, today we eat on what it means to give an appropriate response of THANKS to any and all blessings we receive from the hand of God. In this episode we eat on the story of Hezekiah from 2 Chronicles and also the 10 lepers from Luke 17.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on what is in a name as it relates to the church (universal and local) as well as it relates to us as individual parts that make up the body. Does the bible speak to what we should call the church? Does the bible tell us what we should call ourselves? Let's eat!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on "church shopping" and all the many things that people are looking for or shopping for when they are trying to find a church. Typically, people are shopping in such a way that they are trying to find a church that fits their desires and their preferences. But what if instead of shopping for the church of OUR choice we sought after the Church of God's choice? Would He be able to show us what we should be looking for in a church? God knows us better tha...

Send us Fan Mail Ecclesiastes 10:1 - "Dead flies make a perfumer’s oil stink, so a little foolishness is weightier than wisdom and honor." In this episode we eat on what Solomon meant by this as well as what our response needs to be when we open the lid of our life to a "little foolishness".

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on the Principle of Duplication which is the idea of multiplying or duplicating ONE (YOU a Christian) into other ONE’s…and doing it over and over and over again throughout your life. We take note of the life of Paul and the great lengths to which he went in his life and his encouragement to others to imitate Christ and duplicate.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on Psalm 23... 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we eat on one of the most valuable aspects of the persona of Jesus and what we can learn from those moments where just like Him, what we see around us is frenzy and chaos. How did He handle those moments? What did He do? By looking at several of these examples in the gospel accounts, we see Jesus COOL, CALM and COLLECTED.

Send us Fan Mail With Hurricane Milton setting it's sights on Florida, I'd like to read/pray a beautiful prayer that was shared with me that gives such great perspective to these anxious moments before the storm.