Send us a text The Faith/Life Podcast is going on hiatus. In this final episode, Pastor Nathan shares a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has listened, laughed, and learned with us over the years. From fun Bible trivia to deep dives into theology and culture, we’ve loved exploring how faith connects to every part of life. This isn’t necessarily goodbye forever, but for now we pause with gratitude for all who joined the journey. Support the show If you would like to support the m...

Send us a text Change is part of every Christian’s story, but that doesn’t make it easy. With Pastor Matt stepping away for now, Pastor Nathan welcomes Pastor John to talk about lessons learned in transition, letting go of control, and the surprising ways God grows us through uncertainty. If you’re in a season of change (or dreading one), join us for an honest, encouraging discussion. Support the show If you would like to support the ministry of Discovery Fellowship Church, please visit dfchu...

Send us a text Pastor Matt is back and it’s Nathan’s turn in the trivia spotlight! Listen as Matt challenges Nathan with 30 Bible trivia questions, from the simple to the mind-bending. Play along, enjoy the laughs, and see if you can outscore Pastor Nathan. Support the show If you would like to support the ministry of Discovery Fellowship Church, please visit dfchurch.com to learn how you can get involved. Want a specific topic discussed in a future episode? E-mail podcast@dfchurch.com and l...

Send us a text Who are you letting teach you? Pastor Nathan flies solo, responding to a viral TikTok about spiritual echo chambers and why we need teachers who challenge us, not just those who make us feel good. Plus, a short reflection on tragedy and faith in the news. Support the show If you would like to support the ministry of Discovery Fellowship Church, please visit dfchurch.com to learn how you can get involved. Want a specific topic discussed in a future episode? E-mail podcast@dfchu...

Send us a text Is America really a Christian nation? In this episode, Pastors Nathan and Matt unpack what that idea means, why it matters, and how it shapes our everyday faith. Subscribe, leave a review, and send your thoughts to podcast@dfchurch.com! Support the show If you would like to support the ministry of Discovery Fellowship Church, please visit dfchurch.com to learn how you can get involved. Want a specific topic discussed in a future episode? E-mail podcast@dfchurch.com and l...

Send us a text This week, we are switching things up with a full Bible trivia episode! Pastor Nathan puts Pastor Matt on the spot with a series of Bible questions, covering everything from Genesis to Revelation. There is no competition—just a chance to test your own knowledge, laugh at the surprises, and maybe learn something new along the way. How many can you get right before Pastor Matt? Listen, play along, and challenge your friends! Support the show If you would like to support the minis...

Send us a text Tensions in the Middle East are rising again. This week, Pastor Nathan and Pastor Matt are joined by Rabbi Jack Zimmerman from Jewish Voice to discuss the latest conflict between Israel and Iran, the biblical significance of Israel, and how Christians should think about war and prophecy in uncertain times. In this conversation: What’s fueling this latest escalation?Does this connect to end times prophecies?What should believers pray for?How can we stand with Israel biblically—w...

Send us a text What’s the Christian response to a world that feels increasingly divided and chaotic? In this episode, Pastors Nathan and Matt talk about current events, the challenge of “doomscrolling,” and how to keep your faith front and center when headlines compete for your hope. How to filter the news through a biblical lensStaying civil in heated cultural debatesWhen (and when not) to engage onlineThe difference between biblical hope and naïve optimismIf you’ve ever wondered how to enga...

Send us a text We wrap up our two-part series by addressing the final five of the “Top 10 Questions Christians Can’t Answer.” These are the questions that challenge our assumptions, shake our faith, or give voice to long-held doubts. In this episode, we respond to: Why would a loving God create eternal hell?Can we really enjoy heaven while others suffer?Why does God call Himself jealous if jealousy is a sin?Why do people in other religions seem spiritually fulfilled?Was the Garden of Eden a s...

Send us a text This week we’re replaying one of our most compelling conversations—a response to a viral TikTok questioning whether the modern church has any value at all. In this classic episode, Pastors Nathan and Matt explore: The purpose and function of the church in ScriptureWhy the local church is more than just a weekly serviceWhat happens when we reduce Christianity to a private spiritualityCommon frustrations with the modern church—and whether they’re validWhy community, accountabilit...

Send us a text In this two-part series, Pastors Nathan and Matt respond to a viral list of “Questions Christians Can’t Answer.” In Part 1, they dive deep into the first 5: Why does God allow innocent children to suffer?If God is good, why does the Bible include genocide?If Jesus paid for sin, why would anyone still go to hell?Why doesn’t God reveal Himself like He did to Thomas or Paul?Why does God seem to keep restarting the world—was the Flood a divine do-over?This isn’t surface-level apolo...

Send us a text If morality is just a personal or cultural opinion, who gets to decide what’s “right”? In this episode, Pastors Nathan and Matt respond to a comment questioning whether morality is objective—or just a Christian construct. They explore: The difference between objective, subjective, and relative moralityWhy grounding morality in God mattersHow atheism and secularism struggle to define right and wrongReal-world implications of moral relativismIf you’ve ever wondered why something ...

Send us a text After last week’s discussion on how Christians engage with culture and storytelling, we received a great listener question: Doesn’t Philippians 4:8 tell us to only think about things that are true, noble, pure, and lovely? So how can we justify watching stories that include evil, grief, or darkness? In this episode, Pastors Nathan and Matt explore: How to interpret Philippians 4:8 in contextWhy truth and beauty can sometimes include hard or dark elementsHow to consume content ...

Send us a text Can art help us understand evil—and still lead us to joy? This week, Pastor Nathan and Pastor Matt sit down with bestselling author and Daily Wire host Andrew Klavan to talk about his powerful new book, The Kingdom of Cain. Together, they dive deep into: Why great art has always dealt with murder, darkness, and sinHow beauty points us toward God, even in sad or terrifying storiesWhy Christian storytelling often misses the markHow to rejoice in a broken world without retreating ...

Send us a text Work might be one of the most overlooked mission fields—and one of the hardest to navigate. This week, Pastors Matt and Nathan tackle how to share your faith in the workplace with clarity, compassion, and confidence. We talk about: What’s legal (and wise) when it comes to workplace evangelismWhy your life speaks louder than your wordsHow to plant seeds of faith without turning people offReal strategies for living out your faith Monday through FridayIf you’ve ever wondered how t...

Send us a text Due to Easter weekend and a packed ministry schedule, we’re revisiting one of our most timely and requested episodes: Is Easter a pagan holiday? Should Christians avoid it—or can we celebrate with a clear conscience? In this older (audio-only!) episode, Pastors Nathan and Matt unpack: The history behind Easter and its alleged pagan originsThe difference between cultural tradition and gospel truthWhether Jesus’ resurrection has been overshadowed by spring bunnies and eggsHow to...

Send us a text You've probably seen it: memes and viral videos saying Jesus is just another recycled myth—especially from Egyptian stories like Horus. But is that true? In this episode, Pastor Nathan and Pastor Matt look at: What the actual sources say about HorusHow the story of Jesus stands apart from mythologyWhy these claims often fall apart under scrutinyHow Christians can respond with clarity and confidenceIf you’ve ever been challenged with “Christianity is just another myth,” this epi...

Send us a text If you could build your church staff using characters from the Bible… who makes the cut? This week, Pastor Matt and Pastor Nathan go head-to-head in a fantasy church staff draft—selecting biblical characters to fill roles like Lead Pastor, Worship Director, Youth Pastor, and more. It’s fun, slightly ridiculous, and surprisingly insightful. Come for the laughs, stay for the leadership lessons and spiritual reflection on how God works through unlikely people to accomplish His pur...

Send us a text Can Christians be close friends with people who don’t share their faith? In this week’s episode, Pastor Nathan and Pastor Matt explore how Jesus modeled relationships with those outside the faith, and what that means for us today. Is it dangerous to surround yourself with non-believers? Or is that exactly what we’re called to do? We dive into practical and biblical guidance on: The difference between influence and compromiseWhy Jesus was called a “friend of sinners”Setting heal...

Send us a text Worship music is powerful—it moves us, brings us to tears, and helps us connect with God. But is that genuine worship, or are we just responding to the music itself? In this episode, Pastor Nathan is joined by special guest Alexis Webb, Worship Director at Discovery Fellowship Church, to discuss: What emotional manipulation actually is—and how to recognize it.How music naturally affects emotions and why that’s not always bad.Are worship leaders purposefully trying to control ou...