In this episode of Manna for the Soul, we sit down with marriage coach Kevin Messner for an encouraging conversation where we get to know his story, tap into his years of wisdom on building strong relationships, and explore a powerful ministry initiative close to his heart.

In this episode, we cover:

• ​Insights on Marriage: Practical wisdom from the counseling room on communication, grace, and keeping Christ at the center of a lifelong partnership.
• ​Getting to Know Kevin: His personal faith journey, background, and what drives his passion for helping others thrive.
• ​Praying Over Our Cities: An inside look at a unique ministry movement where believers intentionally seek out civic and city leaders to stand with them, support them, and pray over them in their spheres of influence.

Whether you are looking to strengthen your own marriage or wondering how to practically bring faith and intercession into your local community and leadership, this episode offers a refreshing and inspiring perspective.

In the second half of 1 Thessalonians chapter two, the Apostle Paul gives us a beautiful picture of what authentic spiritual leadership and deep Christian community look like. Moving from the nurturing image of a mother to the encouraging role of a father, Paul challenges the church to walk in a manner worthy of God.

In this episode, we unpack:

• Spiritual Parenting: How to actively encourage, comfort, and urge one another forward in the faith.

• The Power of the Word: The vital difference between receiving a message as the word of men versus the living Word of God.

• Standing Firm in Trials: Why facing opposition and pushback from the world is a shared, expected reality for believers.

• Our Joy and Crown: Paul's intense, almost heartbreaking longing to reunite with his friends, reminding us of the immense value of deeply rooted church family.

Whether you are mentoring someone newer in the faith or simply trying to navigate opposition in your own life, this episode offers a compelling look at the deeply relational heart behind Gospel ministry.

Who here has ever felt like it's impossible to please God and people? If you have, just know that we have as well! We discuss what it looks like to live a life that is fully centered on Christ, while loving His people well!

Join Scott and Ty as they dive into 1 Thessalonians chapter 1! We are very excited to be doing this book study, follow along for more!

Now that we know who Christ is and where our roots are planted, how do we actually live? We wrap up our series by diving into the practical, beautiful, and sometimes difficult call to "set our hearts on things above." From our relationships at home and work to the way we speak to one another, Paul gives us a blueprint for the "new self." In this episode, we explore what it looks like to clothe ourselves in compassion and peace, effectively turning our everyday lives into a reflection of the resurrected King.

It’s easy to get distracted by empty philosophies, cultural trends, and man-made rules. In chapter two, Paul warns the Colossian church—and us—to be wary of anything that tries to take the place of Christ. In this episode, we look at the importance of being "rooted and built up in Him." We’ll discuss how to identify the "hollow and deceptive" ideas of our modern world and why staying anchored in the gospel is the only way to avoid spiritual drifting.

In this episode, we kick off our series on Colossians by setting our eyes on the main subject of the entire book: the absolute supremacy of Jesus. Paul writes this letter to remind us that Christ is not just a part of our life—He is the foundation of all creation. We’ll unpack the "Christ Hymn" in chapter one, exploring what it means for Him to be preeminent in all things and how recognizing His fullness changes the way we view our daily challenges. Join us as we ground our faith in the sufficiency of Jesus.

We have officially reached the end of our journey through the book of James.

In this final installment of our series, we tackle the closing verses of chapter five, starting from verse thirteen through the end of the letter. These verses move away from theory and ground us in the practical mechanics of a faith that actually works. We look at the power of prayer, the importance of communal accountability, and the beauty of restoring a wandering brother or sister.

In this episode, we explore:

• Prayer as our primary response: James tells us that prayer should not be a last resort but our first line of defense in every season.

• The strength of vulnerability: Why admitting our faults to one another is the key to healing and authentic community.

• The mission of restoration: How we are called to actively look out for those who have strayed and bring them back to the fold.

• Persistent faith: Closing the series by looking at the example of Elijah and the importance of having a faith that keeps showing up.

This conversation is for anyone who feels tired, isolated, or in need of a reminder that we were never meant to walk this road alone. Join us as we wrap up this powerful book and look at how to live out these truths in the week ahead.