Author: Quinn Perdue
Seeing Conflict as an Invitation to Grow
In this episode, pastors Whit George and Casey Shirley explore what James chapter 5 teaches us about steadfast endurance and the true meaning of faith. Check Out the Episode: Conflict Reveals What’s Inside Whenever there’s conflict, we all react differently—and often, how we respond has roots in how we saw conflict handled growing up. Some…
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In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Blake Zimmerman unpack the end of James 4 and the beginning of James 5, exploring how our plans, words, and money reveal what our lives truly orbit around. In a culture driven by impulse and self-interest, James calls us to live differently—to see everything we have as His,…
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Parenting from Faith, Not Fear: Avoiding the Ditches of Control and Passivity
Parenting has a way of reaching into the deepest parts of us—the places that reveal our fears, insecurities, and longings for control. Wherever you are in your parenting journey, we hope this helps you take your next step toward trusting the Lord more fully as you raise your kids. Listen to the full conversation! Parenting…
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Advent: What It Is & How You Can Participate!
The word Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “arrival.” For hundreds of years, followers of Jesus have set aside the four weeks leading up to Christmas as a time of anticipation and celebration—a season to slow down, remember the story, and look with hope toward Christ’s return. We believe there’s so much value…
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Slow to Speak: How James Challenges Our Words and Our Hearts
In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Seth Swindall discuss James chapter 3 and the call to slow down, listen first, and let your words reflect the wisdom of the One who sees more than you do. Check Out the Episode: Words That Build—or Burn The book of James is one of the most convicting…
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Faith Without Works Isn’t Faith at All
Faith alone brings us into God’s family, but following Him requires effort. In this episode, Whit George and Blake Zimmerman unpack what true obedience looks like and why legalism and lawlessness both miss the point. Check Out the Episode: Radical Christianity: Faith in Action Ancient literature has a potency that modern ears often overlook. It…
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Parenting Through Life’s Transitions
As parents, transitions never stop—whether it’s sending kids to college, navigating adult relationships, or rediscovering your own calling in new seasons. In this episode, Heather and Jamie talk about letting go with grace, keeping peace in family relationships, and leaning into God as life unfolds in unexpected ways. Parenting is always changing, but the goal…
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James 2:1–13 Explained: The Sin of Partiality
In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Ethan Vanse unpack James 2:1–13, revealing both the underlying issue and its practical application. Hear the full convo: The Sin of Partiality: James 2:1–13 James doesn’t waste words. When he writes about partiality, he isn’t just addressing a surface-level behavior—he’s digging into an underlying issue that touches the…
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James: A Wake-Up Call to Genuine Faith, A Conversation with Dr. Chris Vlachos
What does it mean to live out a genuine faith? Pastor Whit sits down with his former Wheaton College professor, Dr. Chris Vlachos to wrestle with that very question. Together, they explore the book of James as a wake-up call, reminding us that real faith always shows up in action. They unpack how James pushes…
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Seeing God Clearly: How James Redefines Sin, Anger, and Spiritual Growth
In this episode, Pastors Whit and Gabe George explore James 1:13–21 and how the right view of God changes everything. Check it Out: Seeing God Clearly James opens with a command that gets to the heart of Christian living: perspective. His first imperative is simple but profound—don’t be deceived. In other words, see God in…
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