Category: Understanding My Bible
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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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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Justification: A Finished Work You Can Live In
Have you ever felt like what Jesus accomplished is real—but somehow out of reach? You believe in His finished work, yet it feels like it sits in some invisible world you just can’t access. If that’s you, you’re not alone. And the good news? There’s a way to step into the reality of that finished…
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Malachi: Honoring God in a Complacent Culture
In this episode, Whit and Casey discuss reverence, honor, and integrity in our relationship with God and others. Check it Out: Malachi is the last prophetic voice before the coming of Christ, bridging the Old Testament and the New. The book was written after the temple had been rebuilt and after the ministries of prophets…
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Joel: From Brokenness to Renewal
In this episode, Whit and Casey explore the prophet Joel, the importance of lament, the steps of genuine repentance, and how to create space for God to move in our lives. Check it Out: The book of Joel is one of the more ambiguous prophetic texts in the Old Testament. Scholars debate whether Joel was…
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Zechariah: The Role of The Holy Spirit
In this episode, Whit and Casey delve into Zechariah chapters 3 and 4, exploring the work of the Holy Spirit and what it means to be a living sacrifice. Check it Out: The book of Zechariah is rich with symbolism and prophetic imagery, and understanding these can sometimes feel overwhelming. Zechariah lived and ministered alongside…
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