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6 FEB 2026 · Sometimes, we read stories of God doing something in the Bible, we can't help but feel like His methods were a little severe for the outcome that was desired. The flooding of the earth. The conquest of Canaan. Even Jesus' crucifixion! Sometimes, it feels like God does something intense or even crazy, for an outcome that doesn't seem to match the method(s).
If you've ever experienced this, then this episode is for you as we answer the question, "does God's 'ends' justify His 'means'?"
We're glad you're here! Let's get into it...
23 JAN 2026 · In our current cultural moment, the word "justice" is thrown around a lot. ESPECIALLY in Christian circles. If you've ever been on Christian TikTok or Instagram reels, you'll most likely find people debating about how to best pursue "justice", if they believe "justice" is to be pursued AT ALL!
It can be very confusing, as is evidenced by the fact that this question was asked for our "Got Questions??" series!
Now, I don't claim to have all the answers. We could do a whole 2-month series on "justice" alone, and here we are trying to condense that into 30 minutes. There is stuff we didn't cover because time does not allow.
But let this episode at least introduce you to the concept of biblical justice! May it spur you to further reflections, deeper study, and more conversations with people you trust.
We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)
16 JAN 2026 · I am very excited about all of our questions, but this one holds a special place in my heart because, for many of my teenage years, I was VERY concerned that I had committed blasphemy of the Holy Spirit.
Lo and behold, it's a question MANY Christians have struggled with! As evidenced by it's submission into our "Got Questions??" series.
So, what is blasphemy, and why is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit so unforgivable? Can a Christian commit? And is it a sin that can be accidentally committed?
If you've ever struggle with these questions, welcome to the episode!
We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)
9 JAN 2026 · We are starting a new series for the Spring of 2026, and it's a little new to us!
Usually, we walk through books of the Bible. However, this spring we wanted to try something different. We asked the youth to submit questions that they'd like to have answered on a Wednesday night, and boy did they deliver!
So now, instead of doing a book, we are going to be answering 13 questions that the youth have submitted to talk about at youth group. And we are starting off with a doozy:
What beliefs define a Christian? And along with that, what are the salvation issues?
So, if you've ever wondered, "what do I have to believe in order to be a Christian?" This episode is for you!
We're glad you're here, let's get into it!
7 NOV 2025 · Jude has been making the same point with different nuances for the past few weeks: God will judge ungodly teachers.
This week is no different, as he makes a reference to the Book of Enoch. Just like with his other references, he adds nuance to this one as well. He says that one of the things that ungodly teachers will do is "grumble and complain".
Which begs the question: what does it ACTUALLY mean to grumble?
Because in the Old Testament, grumbling was not good! Israel was actually judged for grumbling and complaining. Paul even commands the people of God in the church of Philippi to do everything "without grumbling and complaining".
So what's the big deal with grumbling? Have a listen and find out!
We're glad you're here! Let's get into it...
31 OCT 2025 · LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED!!!!
Join us for our second episode in our series that we're calling "A Moment for the Martyrs", where we take the time to talk about various martyrs throughout Christian history.
For October, we are telling the story of Perpetua, a woman of noble descent who had been imprisoned, and subsequently executed, in the city of Carthage in 203 AD, all because she had given her life to Christ. This is despite the fact that she was newly married, had a nursing newborn son, and her father's many opportunities to dissuade her, the ruling authorities attempts to intimidate her, and the devil's schemes to get her to recant.
Amidst all of this, Perpetua refused, and boldly went to her death. Why?
Because, in her own words, she "could not be anything other than what she was: a Christian."
Join us as we explore the incredible story of the Christian Martyr, Perpetua.
17 OCT 2025 · Have you ever seen one of those pictures on the internet of an animal that is perfectly blending into their environment? God is super awesome to design animals to be able to camouflage so well that they are basically invisible to the human eye. The problem is, what if that animal is dangerous? Often times, you don't know it until it's too late...
That's what Jude's getting at in today's passage. We're in Jude 8-13, and in it Jude is going to talk about why false teachers are dangerous, and then he'll tell us 7 ways to identify them before it's too late!
We're glad you're here! Let's get into it...
16 OCT 2025 · This week one of our leaders, Alison Hurley, taught on Jude 5-7!
This is the first chunk of a pattern in Jude where he tends to rely on Old Testament references to make a point. The question is, what is the point that Jude's trying to make? Tell ya what, I'll let Alison walk you through it ;)
We're glad you're here! Let's get into it...
3 OCT 2025 · What do you agonize over?
Perhaps you don't like thinking about that because, for most of us in 2025, we don't like the word "agony". But I fully believe that "agonizing" over something doesn't HAVE to be a bad thing. We can agonize over good things as well!
That's what Jude is telling us in our passage today. There is something that all Christians all over the world are called to agonize over, and it is the Gospel message. But how can we be expected to agonize over it if, maybe, this is the first time we're even hearing about this concept? And beyond that, why SHOULD we agonize over it?
Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here with us today, let's get into it...
26 SEP 2025 · WARNING: LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED!
We are beginning our bonus series through the 2025/2026 school year: A Moment for the Martyrs!
Once (or sometimes maybe twice) a month we will be telling the story of a different martyr in Christian history. If you don't know what a martyr is, it is someone who has lost their life because of their testimony about Jesus.
But something we'll do that's a little different is that we'll actually be telling a story, rather than relaying pure information!
Because of this, some creative license will be employed, but I assure you the facts of each story are true (or at least as true as I know lol), and will be included in the episode notes. Today, we are telling the story of Bartholomew!
So, who was Bartholomew?
-Many scholars believe that Bartholomew was also known as Nathanael. The reason for this belief is that the synoptic Gospels list Bartholomew as one of the 12, but in John's Gospel Bartholomew is missing, and Nathanael is in his place.
-Another reason for this belief is that the synoptic Gospels often list Bartholomew and Philip together, implying a very close relationship. In John's Gospel, Philip runs to get Nathanael to introduce him to Jesus. This would make sense if John knew him as Nathanael!
-Bartholomew was one of Jesus' 12 disciples, who fled in fear once Jesus was crucified, but suddenly became bold in preaching the Gospel after meeting the risen Jesus.
-Church history records Bartholomew traveling to Indian, Mesopotamia, Lycaonia, Phrygia, and finally Armenia.
-It was in Armenia that Bartholomew saw thousands come to Christ. It is also in Armenia where he would die at the hands of King Astreges after converting his brother, King
-After displaying the power of Jesus in a contest against the priests of Astreges, Astreges ordered that Bartholomew be flayed alive. It is said that Bartholomew continued to preach the Gospel while being flayed alive, and in the days following his martyrdom, even Astreges gave his life to Christ.
NOTE: The picture for our podcast episode is a statue created by Marco d'Agrate. It is a statue of the skinned Bartholomew holding his skin, as well as the knife that was used. It's a very powerful image of the story of Bartholomew!
This podcast is dedicated to publishing the lessons that are taught to the youth of Mission Hill Church in Chambersburg, PA!
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