Send us a text It’s been an outstanding year with great guests and excellent perspectives on what it means to go the extra mile for others. Matthew 5:41 describes instruction from Jesus about this principle. If any would force you to go with them a mile, go with them two. Not begrudgingly, but with the mindset that you were placed in that situation to make a change. It takes perspective of heavenly thinking to take that first step. The Bible does not promise we won’t suffer in t...

Send us a text Audio Note: One of our microphones has a slight echo in this episode. Thanks for bearing with us—despite the technical hiccup, the conversation is strong and we believe it’s worth sharing. Christian and Biblically inspired media is on the rise, offering new ways to share faith and spark spiritual conversations. But is it actually helping people grow, or becoming a substitute for real Bible study and discipleship? In this episode, we explore the strengths and shortcomings of th...

Send us a text There’s a difference between consequence and karma. What does the Bible say about karma, and did Jesus believe in this concept? Looking at Job there is a concept that is explored about judgement, consequence, karma, and punishment in our experience. There is correction that God offers to the friends of Job and their opinion of how God operates. There is little cut and dry understanding to God’s judgement. It is the tendency of man to reduce God to our level. Works based...

Send us a text Do you ever have times where you forget to be thankful for what you have? That mindset that is fleeting is the grumbling that leads to destruction. The New Testament guides the Christian to attribute all blessings to God, and carry that thankful heart throughout your days. Is there something that is hindering your thankfulness? Perspective can be panted with the troubles of this chaotic world. If you are in a season of thankfulness, reach out to those to lift other...

Send us a text An encouraging passage is when Saul of Tarsus, the great persecutor of the early church, was praying continually to God. Guilty of doing wrong to Jesus, Saul is not in a good state with his salvation. Ananias is told that God is listening to the continuous prayer of Saul. What does that mean for those who are searching and trying to understand Jesus and God? If you are inspired to speak to God, that channel is always open. This should be encouraging to anyone everywhere,...

Send us a text God answers our “what if” questions with a reminder of humility. Who are you to tell the powerful creator what He is to do? The divine response to these questions is to worry about yourself. Are you in a saved state with the creator? Who is the clay to say to the potter why did you make me this way? Why would we work to disprove God’s power and authority? We don’t like the things He’s created? Maybe life is unfair and we want to blame Him rather than those who harm us? What ab...

Send us a text How does this question help us discover the limits of what is real? What have you said is impossible? Is there something in your life that is beyond you, that you are powerless to complete? How can Jesus help you to make that thing that’s impossible in your life come to fruition. To be clear, there are things that Jesus will help you conquer when it comes to sin, temptation, or seeking after the good spiritual things above. The pages of the Bible tell a story about renew...

Send us a text This question wracks many with doubt. It is one that has been attempted to be answered for millennia. The long answer attempts to dissect this complex question into smaller and more congruent pieces. Is God good? Many life philosophies attempt to prove God isn’t good, or simply isn’t there at all. The Bible has a vast amount of writing on this subject. There is a God, and He is good. Does God allow bad things on this Earth? Yes. He does not snap these things out o...

Send us a text We are pleased to welcome author and researcher Christopher Baidoo-Essien discussing his book Examining the Great Commission. Writing about scripture takes time, thought, perspective, and patience. One of the unique things about the Bible is the text can be understood deeper the longer you live with it. Maturing in faith has its roots based in thinking. The Bible instructs to meditate on it day and night. The more we can think, the more connects that can be drawn to brin...

Send us a text The Ancient Faith - Caleb Speer I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and F...

Send us a text We welcome to the podcast our brother James Cook, who is a wise and encouraging storyteller. His struggle with addiction and recovery as a secular person expresses his search for meaning and completeness in his life. Through his life, there are milestones that bring his life decisions into a decision to follow after Jesus. His story is one that is relatable and encouraging. Searching for meaning? Looking for something more in your life? Having trouble dealing with your l...

Send us a text Unity Through the Generations - Noah Diestelkamp Noah Is a minister at Cedar Park Church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. He is a co-host of the STANDSTRONG with Paul White is a podcast for the members at Cedar Park Church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. He is visiting Lubbock as guest lecturer for our Iron Sharpens Iron men’s conference. Who is responsible for extending an arm and reaching across the generational divide? If you don’t care for people older or younger tha...

Send us a text Making One Another Better - Tim Jennings What is written of Barnabas in the Bible is positive. The written example of how God intended us to live. The way to accomplish the work of the Kingdom is to work as a team. It’s not all about you! It’s about the Lord, and the Lord instructed us to help one another. Claim to be a Christian and out for number one? We would encourage you to read the New Testament, and notice the difference in the examples shown there. Our fo...

Send us a text Jesus Isn’t God Is the central claim for many today that are proposing that Jesus was not God, nor that he made such a claim. These views are held by atheists, as well as many church goers. Specifically, if you find the Bible to be a collection of stories, and do not believe in God, there first must be room for consideration and doubt. If your mind is made up, then who is to say anything to you. Ultimately, the Bible is for those who doubt. Who search for something bette...

Send us a text Should mankind be in charge of morality? Is it wrong to rule by the collective strong? Easily we can conclude this isn’t always righteous, especially judging by the fact mankind has engaged in conflicts, wars, genocide, land grabs, cheating, lying, stealing, and the suchlike since they ever thought to right down some form of historical record. Is there something bigger and better than ourselves to use as a measuring stick? Some greater power with which to aspire and rega...

Send us a text The Bible is a collection of 66 books and letter, spanning over 1500 years of authorship representing 20 different professions, thousands of miles from one another, and with one powerful alignment. Such a feat being simply a secular work is impossible. We can’t even get Star Wars to be written consistently from authors who love the subject matter. A supernatural authorship is a convincing reason for the authenticity of the Bible. Specifically, that there is one au...

Send us a text We react to Scotty Scheffler’s candid comments about the fleeting “euphoria” of winning and why trophies can’t satisfy the deepest longings of the heart. From Ecclesiastes’ “chasing the wind” to Matthew 6:33, we talk purpose, priorities, fatherhood, and finding lasting satisfaction in God. Chapters: 00:00 Cold open: G-Five/George, Justin, and Caleb 🐙🎛️ 00:32 What is The Extra Mile + why a reaction video 01:15 Setting the clip: Scheffler on meaning beyond golf 02:05 “Winnin...

Send us a text Guest speaker Ellen Vaughn joins The Extra Mile to talk about Sacred Selections, the real costs and joys of adoption, walking with vulnerable children and families, and how the Bible’s picture of adoption shapes our identity in Christ. We also hear Ellen’s personal story about her brother Kevin and a practical call to “go the extra mile." Chapters (timestamps): 00:00 Intro — show & guest setup 01:08 Meet Ellen + Sacred Selections overview 04:15 Fun family fundraisers (the ...

Send us a text How do you talk to people about God? Those conversations in my experience typically end up not productive. Maybe that means we’re doing it wrong. Perhaps we’re all talk and no show. What is God’s form of evangelism that is presented in the Bible? We are called to be sincere seekers of God. Not just with lip service. The instruction of Christ is to be changed into a new person. With that change comes a renewing of your mind. Ultimately, the end goal is to become the best person...

Send us a text The Moral Law The Law of Nature can be a consideration for rules and behaviors of humankind. Being animals, we take our place in the world, but are different than the creatures with which we share our planet. There is something greater which humans seem to have that separates us from the behavior of animal kind. We all ascribe to some degree of consciousness, one that embraces goodness and rejects badness. Though simply choosing to be a good person comes with some degre...