Episodes

It's a common lie. It's said that the Bible is complex and from a different time; therefore, no one can understand it. While it is true that highly educated people are challenged by the literature and intricacies of Scripture, the fundamental truths communicated in the Bible are simple to understand. Even as Jesus encouraged His followers to approach God with childlike faith, the enemy will lie to you and say that you cannot understand God's Word. Pastor Adam and Steph tear down this lie to enco...

Pastor Adam and Steph wish all the listeners of The Messy Walk Podcast a happy Thanksgiving!

The enemy knows that he can keep us from learning and growing in our much-needed relationship with God if he can convince us not to read God's own words written to us in the Bible. Pastor Adam and Steph introduce a new series in which they call out Satan's lies about Scripture. The first lie is for those who have read the Bible before and who think they already know it all. Pastor Adam admits that even after years of study, there is still plenty he does not know, and that is why it is important ...

As often as we convince ourselves of many reasons why we don't share the gospel, we do not as often apply these reasons to other types of news. If an article catches our attention, we sometimes feel like talking about it even if we do not know all the details. The fact is, we are more likely to tell others about something that captivates our mind. Pastor Adam and Steph conclude the series by revealing that a big factor in our silence is a loss of awe. If you remind yourself of God's grace, perha...

Even among close friends, the beginnings of any social interaction can be quite awkward. Sometimes it feels a little uncomfortable to find a way to break the ice. Even more difficult is finding a way to segue a conversation into a way to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Pastor Adam and Steph discuss the importance of developing relationships with people that allow you to show you care well before you share. If a person knows that you are their friend, they will be far more interested in what...

Jesus spent a lot of time around his disciples and fellow believers, but he also was criticized because of his frequent hangouts with people who were known to be sinners and who were rejected by religious leaders. To model the way of Jesus, you will need to spend time with both Christians and non-Christians. Pastor Adam and Steph express the value of forming relationships with people who do not share your beliefs, and that it is not likely that you do not know someone who is not a Christ-followe...

Maybe you think your life is too busy, so you have to steal time from something else to make time to share your faith. But Jesus tells us to share the gospel as we go. To be busy is not an excuse for not sharing the gospel; it's actually a good thing for creating opportunities to be a witness for Christ. Pastor Adam and Steph encourage listeners to go through the busyness of ordinary life with gospel intentionality, and to use the time you already have to tell someone about Jesus. *Scripture ref...

Rejection hurts. Of course, you don't want to be turned down or ostracized in any way. People who have felt the pain of rejection often avoid situations where they feel they won't be accepted. Yet, going into something with the expectation that it will happen the same way as it has in the past is not fair when you have an opportunity to share the gospel. Pastor Adam and Steph call out this form of trauma response to remind you that Jesus was also rejected; they're not really rejecting you, they'...

A lack of interest is a real deterrent. No one wants to share something meaningful with someone when it's evident that the other person just wants the conversation to end. Pastor Adam and Steph give examples of why spiritual fruit is so critical to sharing your testimony. Anyone would want the good fruit, or qualities, that the Holy Spirit freely gives. By demonstrating these good qualities and by allowing God to lead our lives, we can be examples that pique the interest of our friends, family, ...

If someone you know needs to hear the gospel, do you feel equipped enough to share it? You could possibly tell them about the saving grace of Jesus Christ, but perhaps you don't think you know enough Bible verses or you don't have the right personality. If you are honest, you may not think what you have to share is enough. Pastor Adam and Steph tear down the excuse that you feel unequipped and invite listeners to share their story with others. While it's the Church's job to help equip you, you a...

You have friends, family m,embers, or associates who are in need of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and you know that you should share it with them. You're looking for your opening, a segue in the conversation to finally tell them what has been on your mind to say. Maybe they will ask you about it soon? Before you know it, your window of opportunity seems to be closing. It never felt like the right time. Pastor Adam and Steph debunk another reason you do not share the Gospel. You may feel like you d...

What prevents you from talking about spiritual matters with other people? It may be hard to admit, but there are several reasons many hesitate to share the Gospel. You know that you are supposed to go out and make disciples. You know all about the good news of Jesus Christ and the changes He has made in your life. Yet there often seems to be some reason why you feel locked up and unable to talk about it with your peers. In the start of a new series covering the many reasons people do not share t...

In the book of Malachi, why does God invite his people to test him when it comes to tithing? This is the only part of the Bible where God encourages people to test him. Elsewhere in scripture it is considered sinful. What did God mean? Pastor Adam and Steph break down the difference between testing the ability and character of God out of doubt versus testing the known quality of his faithfulness. God allows his people the opportunity to see that the purity of his goodness surpasses all expectati...

Who is allowed to baptize people? In the Bible, we see many people baptized by figures who aren't just pastors. It is widely interpreted that when Jesus gave the Great Commission, he was speaking to everyone who follows him. He told his followers to go out, make disciples, and baptize others in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. For this reason, Pastor Adam and Steph believe that anyone with the authority to evangelize also has the authority to baptize. Ideally, a person shoul...

The "Any Questions?" series continues, and this episode is the fifth and final part of a sub-series answering the question, "How Can Christians Be Salt and Light in Workplaces?" Pastor Adam and Steph conclude the topic by reiterating that people should see their work as a mission field, and that you have to have the Great Commission in mind and strategically figure out ways to use what you are good at to share the good news about Christ.

Is there anything you'd like to know more about, or any confusion that's nagging you? The Messy Walk Podcast is continuing its "Any Questions?" series, inviting you to send your questions on social media to be answered in future episodes. This episode is the fourth of a five-part sub-series answering the question, "How Can Christians Be Salt and Light in Workplaces?" Pastor Adam and Steph reframe the bottom line of what godly work and business looks like, explaining that it should not be about m...

We are continuing to invite listeners to send The Messy Walk Podcast questions on social media to be answered in future episodes. This episode is the third of a five-part sub-series meant to answer the question, "How can Christians be salt and light in workplaces?" Pastor Adam and Steph seek to help us understand how worshipful work reflects the highest standard of ethics and how being truthful and honest in the workplace changes everything. If coworkers can trust you and your work, then they'll...

Listeners are invited to continue sending The Messy Walk Podcast questions on social media to be answered in future episodes. This episode is the second of a five-part sub-series meant to answer the question, "How can Christians be salt and light in workplaces?" When we work a job for a while, particularly when we do not feel valued or appreciated, it can be hard to stay motivated. However, Pastor Adam and Steph look to the Bible to teach us that the work we do is actually for God and that worsh...

The Messy Walk Podcast continues to invite you to send in your questions on social media to be answered in future episodes. This episode is the beginning of a five-part sub-series meant to answer the question, "How can Christians be salt and light in workplaces?" As workplace evangelism becomes increasingly important, Pastor Adam and Steph challenge us to view our workplaces as mission fields and to realize that worshipful work fulfills God's purposes in creation. *Scripture referenced in this e...

Do you have any questions? The Messy Walk Podcast extends an invitation for you to send your own questions on social media so that they may be answered in future podcast episodes. The question of the day: How do you find comfort in the peace of God rather than the comfortability of your sin? Our host, Steph, and her husband, Jonathan, share how they rely on the deeper comfort of knowing God provides for them and that true peace comes from trusting in Jesus' love and freedom rather than by trying...

The Messy Walk Podcast is continuing to accept any of your questions on social media that may be answered in future podcast episodes. Have you ever felt like someone is a hopeless case? Sometimes it seems like you can't get through to someone, no matter how hard you try to share your faith with them. When is enough, enough? Pastor Adam and Steph offer an alternative perspective on sowing and reaping, and on assuming the best about the unseen work that God is doing in the lives of others.

Do you have any questions? The Messy Walk Podcast invites you to send questions on social media that may be answered in future podcast episodes. The question of the day is all about how to read the entire Bible. Pastor Adam and Steph give advice on using reading plans, Bible commentaries, chronological Bibles, and more to help you get started in your reading and to help you develop your understanding of the Scriptures by studying on a deeper level.

Continuing the "Any Questions?" series, The Messy Walk Podcast invites you to share your curiosities by sending questions that you may want answered in future podcast episodes. The topic today focuses on honesty in marriage and on how to move forward after broken trust. Married people are one, so there is nothing between husband or wife that should be hidden, whether it be fears, worries, concerns, hopes, struggles, or dreams. Pastor Adam and Steph implore married couples to always bring everyth...

In the first episode of a new series called "Any Questions?", The Messy Walk Podcast invites you to share your curiosities by sending questions that may be answered in future podcast episodes. Today's question dives deep into church history as Pastor Adam and Steph briefly explain the reasoning and beauty behind the numerous Christian denominations, and they go on to express the importance of setting aside some minor differences for the sake of unity.