Category: Church
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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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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The Joy of Endurance
In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Ethan Vanse unpack James 1:2–12 and the true meaning of faith, doubt, and joy through endurance. Check it Out: The letter of James was written to first-generation Christians—men and women who didn’t grow up in a Christian culture, who didn’t have shelves of devotionals, or a long tradition…
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Settled in Christ: Identity Lessons from James 1:1
In this episode, Pastors Whit George and Angela Ekstrum explore James 1, identity in Christ vs. cultural identity, the authority of Scripture, and the power of community in forming us. Check it Out: The Context of James’ Letter James writes into a unique cultural and historical moment. His letter predates the gospels, addressing the earliest…
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Find Your Place to Serve: Why the Church Needs You
If you’ve ever wondered where you fit in the church, you’re not alone. So many of us want to be a part of something bigger than ourselves—but we aren’t sure where to start. We feel the tug to serve, to contribute, to move from the sidelines into the heart of what God is doing. But…
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From Compromise to Community: The Invitation of Judges
In this episode, Whit George and Angela Ekstrum what the book of Judges shows us about the state of our hearts and the faithfulness of God. Check it Out! What Do We Do With a Book Like Judges? Let’s be honest—Judges is one of those books in the Bible that makes you pause and say,…
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Sanctification: The Forgotten Half of Salvation
We often frame salvation around a single emotional moment: Did you pray the prayer? But that question doesn’t show up in Scripture. In this episode, Pastors Whit and Lee explore justification and sanctification and how God is not just after our destination; He’s after our transformation. In the story of Scripture—from Genesis to Revelation—we see…
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