Episodes

In today's episode, Pastor Adam and Steph share details about future episodes of The Messy Walk Podcast. This includes the title of the upcoming series, the topics that will be covered, and ideas for the following series.

Not everyone has been a bully, and not everyone has been bullied before, but the odds are that most people have at least witnessed someone else being bullied. There is always a bystander in every bullying situation who sees someone else being mistreated. When faced with such a situation, what is the bystander to do? Pastor Adam & Steph give an example of someone from the Bible who we can take inspiration from. David was a young man of no influence who saw his people being bullied, and he chose t...

Being a victim of bullying is hard. It can make a person feel defeated and resentful toward the bully and even themselves. Sometimes it feels inescapable. What is a victim to do when they are constantly being pestered? Pastor Adam and Steph take us back to scripture to show us what Jesus taught is the appropriate response to bullies. The goal is to repay evil with good. We are not told to allow ourselves to be a doormat or pushover, not are we told to fight back or retaliate in harmful ways, but...

No one can be bullied unless there is someone to bully them. We know that bullies pick on people they perceive as different from themselves in some way, but the question is: why? The truth is that hurting people often hurt other people. In this week's episode, Pastor Adam and Steph talk about the continuous cycle of bullying among those who have been bullied before, and they discuss how to repent of the sin if you realize the bully is you. God is personally offended by the mistreatment of other ...

Bullying is not limited to kids on the playground, nor does it always involve stealing someone's lunch money. There are many different ways people are bullied, and it is a frequent problem in all age groups. This week's episode is the start of a new series about bullying, and about understanding the four players involved in each bullying situation. Pastor Adam and Steph first talk about the "outsider," which they define as those who are vulnerable to being mistreated. Rest assured that God cares...

The Bible is in a lot of ways complex, yet there are also many things detailed in scripture that seem to fall outside of the natural order of things. Miracles, paradoxes, odd stories, controversies, and a plethora of difficult commands are all inside. It's enough to sprout seeds of doubt in the mind, and to cause skeptics to ask, "Is everything in the Bible really true?" Pastor Adam and Steph take this episode of the podcast to remind us that, while it is good to seek knowledge and wisdom, the m...

Do other people care about me? Each of us has asked this question from time to time. Maybe it seems like people are only nice in order to gain something, or maybe it feels like people pay no attention at all. In any case, this is a question that puts us at the center of our own world. On today's episode, Pastor Adam and Steph explain why we should change this self-centered question to one that helps us think more like Jesus. Instead of asking, "Do they care about me," we should ask, "Do I care a...

We all sin, and we have all done things that weigh heavy on our conscience. Guilt keeps us from enjoying the life we have, and it disables us from being truly free. Because we know that we have messed up, we ask, "Does God forgive me?" Jesus's answer to that question is an emphatic "Yes!" However, there are times when we just don't feel forgiven, and it is during those times when we must change that question and ask, "Do I forgive myself?" This week Pastor Adam and Steph dive into the topic of f...

When thinking on what actions to take, what career to pursue, or any other big decision, we might feel pressure and ask God, "What do I do?" It is good to seek God for guidance, yet sometimes it is helpful to look inwardly, change the question, and ask ourselves, "Who am I becoming?" Our identity is not tied to our work, but is given to us by God's design. In this week's episode Pastor Adam and Steph talk about the differences between what we do and who we are, and the significance of being.

In today's episode, Pastor Adam and Steph address an age-old question. There is undeniably so much suffering in our world which also leads people to debate about the problem with evil, pain, or suffering, and to ask, "Why doesn't God do something?" It is reasonable to wonder why life ahs been made so hard, and the Bible does offer some explanations for that often shared sentiment. Yet, if we see that there is a problem that seems to be unaddressed, rather than questioning God's reasons behind it...

We all wonder at times, especially during difficult seasons, if God really loves us. However, God has made his love for us very clear, and he has demonstrated it by sending Jesus to die for us even though we sin against him. Although we can not expect to live flawless lives, it would not be right to accept God's love and then ignore the ways he says to honor him. The question we must ask instead is, "Do I love God?" In this episode Pastor Adam and Steph point out that Jesus and his apostle John ...

Is God moving? We want to know if God is truly at work in our world because sometimes it's hard for us to see. We ask the question not realizing that God is always moving. The problem, then, may be that we are too oblivious, and we need to be made more aware of where he is going and how we can follow him. In this episode Pastor Adam and Steph change the question. Instead of asking, "Is God moving?" we should be asking, "Am I going?" *Scripture referenced in this episode: John 5:17, Matthew 16:18...

It's the start of a new series, and Pastor Adam and Steph are challenging us to rethink the questions we ask about God and our life. Sometimes it's hard to find the answers we are looking for because we are asking the wrong questions in the first place. If we can learn how to change our questions it can help us to reach conclusions that are far more helpful. Today's episode focuses on the question "Is God speaking?" Perhaps the better question to ask is "Am I listening?" *Scripture referenced in...

To finish up the series of Why Worry is Wrong, Pastor Adam and Steph remind us that it is unwise to worry when we know who holds our tomorrow. If we learn to trust God and put him first in all things, then we recognize it is of no benefit to worry. Wisdom in understanding that God is in charge of your future, and he knows what is best for you.

It should be a goal of our lives to make our actions and our mindset be congruent with the life of faith that Jesus has called us to. If we are believers in Jesus and we worry, we behave as if we do not trust that God has promised to provide for us. In today's episode, Pastor Adam and Steph help us to see how worry is unreasonable for those who have faith in God, and how logical it is to trust he will meet our needs.

It would not make sense to put a lot of focus into something that is both unprofitable and unenjoyable, yet when we worry that is exactly what we are doing. We are so often worried about things that are beyond our control, and to what end? God, our Father, promises to take care of us, but the stress or worry is not helpful or needed. Pastor Adam and Steph show us through scripture why worry is unnecessary according to Jesus.

The number one reason why we should not worry is because our Lord, Jesus himself, told us not to. If we consider ourselves servants of God then our sole responsibility is to be obedient to our master. On today's episode, Pastor Adam and Steph explain why worry is an act of unfaithfulness, and they explain why God is someone you can always trust.

Do you find yourself frequently anxious or worried? Jesus' famously offered a lot of instruction when it comes to how we manage the weight we carry on our minds each day and how we should behave. He offers both the comfort of knowing God cares for our individual needs, and he offers a few reasons why worry is wrong. In this start of a new series, Pastor Adam and Steph break down the reasons why we should not worry, and they help us understand what Jesus wants to teach us about seeking God and de...

How can we put God first at the beginning of the year? By fasting. Fasting is when you deny yourself of physical needs for a set period of time and instead focus your energy on connecting with God. Jesus assumes that his followers will fast, and he gave instruction on how to do it appropriately. In this final episode of the series, Pastor Adam and Steph detail the spiritual growth principle of fasting on the first of the year, and encourage each of us to continue to seek God first every day, eve...

On the first of the month we can practice the art of being unordinary by being obedient to God's command for generosity. Today the conversation is about money and tithing. Tithing is worshipfully giving God the first 10% of your income, and you can develop this discipline by planning how much you can give at the beginning of each other. Pastor Adam and Steph give the disclaimer, we do not want your money, and they share the significant impact of honoring God through giving back a portion of what...

To practice the art of being unordinary, Pastor Adam and Steph teach us the importance of prioritizing worship of God on the first of the week. Sunday is the beginning of the week, and it is best spent in corporate worship with fellow believers. It is easy to want to do other things, but if you can make church attendance a non-negotiable, you can also expect more opportunities for spiritual growth as you honor God's command to assemble together.

To practice the art of being unordinary, we can start off by putting God first each day. Rather than cramming our time with God in the 1.5 hours we spend in church on Sunday morning, we c an benefit from seeking God at the beginning of every morning. In this episode, Pastor Adam and Steph talk about the disciplines of reading the Bible and praying on a daily basis to help us grow spiritually throughout 2024.

Have you felt like you are simply just surviving? You do all the ordinary things. You go to work, eat regular meals, take care of chores, and fall asleep only to repeat the pattern the next day. Yet God intends for his people to do extraordinary things, and we are challenged to think differently from the culture. Join Pastor Adam and Steph as they discuss what it means to renew our minds, and how to practice new patterns to master the art of being unordinary.

When you feel offended, what do you do? How do you address it? How do you break or dismantle the power it has over your life? To conclude the "I'm Offended!" series, Pastor Adam and Steph give advice on how to deal with a spirit of offense, and how to guard your heart with the help of the Holy Spirit.