In this episode, we wrestle with the honest and often unspoken question: How do you fight bitterness, especially bitterness toward God? Through the lens of Naomi and Ruth, we explore what it looks like to keep choosing faith when life has fallen apart, when grief feels heavy, and when trusting God doesn’t come naturally. Ruth’s choice to leave her home, her future, and her security to follow a bitter woman, and to follow a God she didn’t grow up with, speaks powerfully to anyone who has ever ...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most powerful stories in Scripture — the Book of Ruth. What looks like a simple story of loss and loyalty actually reveals a deep picture of God’s faithfulness and redemption. Pastor Greg and Tonna talk about why Ruth is one of the most relatable books of the Bible, how Ecclesiastes and Job balance its message, and what these wisdom books teach us when life doesn’t go the way we expect. Along the way, they share stories from everyday life, from food a...

In this week’s episode, Tonna Heinemann sits down with Pastor Jason to dive deeper into Sunday’s message, a challenge that goes beyond belief and into desire. They unpack what it truly means to want transformation, not just talk about it. From learning to feed yourself spiritually to finding faith in the fire, this conversation is full of raw honesty and biblical insight. Tonna and Pastor Jason talk about: The difference between being saved and making Jesus LordWhy spiritual hunger is ...

How do we move from just reading the Bible to truly being transformed by it? In this episode, we unpack simple, practical ways to engage with God’s Word daily and build rhythms that actually fit your life. We also talk about finding what works best for you—because every season looks different. Whether you’re reading for relationship and renewal or diving in for deeper study, both matter. And remember: always read through the lens of the original audience the author was writing to. God’s Word ...

This week, Tonna Heinemann and Pastor Isaiah Fern unpack why the Bible still matters today. They dive into how the Bible was written, how it’s been preserved through persecution, and why knowing what you believe and why you believe it is essential for every follower of Jesus. They also explore how the Bible was compiled, why certain books didn’t make it into the canon, and how translation efforts—like the YouVersion Bible App—are helping make God’s Word accessible to people around the world....

Ever feel like your love tank is empty? Loving difficult people can feel impossible when we’re running on our own limited capacity. In this episode, we look at Jesus’ words in John 15:9: “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Now remain in my love.” The truth is, we can’t give what we don’t have. When we stay connected to God’s love, we become channels of His grace to others. But when we disconnect, the warning signs show up fast: loss of peace, sharp words, irritability, and distr...

In a world marked by violence, division, and heartbreaking news, how can followers of Jesus respond faithfully while processing very real emotions of anger, fear, and grief? In this episode, we unpack the Christian response to tragedy, exploring both biblical truth and practical wisdom for maintaining faith in difficult times. From understanding the human heart and society’s drift toward normalized violence, to the tension between forgiveness and justice, this conversation offers a grounded ...