This episode is different. We set aside our normal lighthearted intro to talk about the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk—processing what it means, how it’s affecting us, and the weight we know some of you are carrying too.

Afterward, we turn to Jesus’ parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16). It’s a story that flips our idea of fairness upside down and reminds us that God’s grace is always surprising, always undeserved, and always enough.

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“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net…” (Matthew 13:47)

Jesus’ parable of the net gives us a sobering reminder: there will be a final separation between the righteous and the wicked. In this episode, we talk through what this means for how we live now, why judgment is both terrifying and good news, and how this parable fits with the other kingdom parables in Matthew 13.

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What is worth everything you have?

In two parables, Jesus answers with one clear truth: the kingdom of heaven. In this episode, we unpack the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price, looking at what it really means to treasure Christ above all else—and why following Him always costs, but is always worth it.

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The kingdom of God doesn’t always look impressive at the start.

A tiny mustard seed. A little bit of leaven in flour.

In this episode, we look at how Jesus uses these parables to remind us that God’s work often begins small, hidden, and slow—but always ends in unstoppable growth.

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In the Parable of the Talents, Jesus calls us to more than playing it safe. He calls us to faithful risk.

This episode dives into what it means to steward what God has given us—whether that’s time, resources, influence, or opportunities—for His kingdom, not our comfort.

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When Jesus separates the sheep from the goats in Matthew 25, it’s more than just a parable—it’s a warning and a call to real, living faith.

In this episode, we unpack what it means to live a faith that bears fruit, why works matter (but don’t save), and how this teaching challenges both the casual and the comfortable.

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Love isn’t just a feeling or a slogan—it’s the foundation of our faith.

In this episode, we unpack what real, biblical love looks like: sacrificial, costly, and rooted in Christ’s example—not just feel-good sentiment.

How do we love God and others when it’s hard? What does it look like when love costs us something? Let’s dig in together.

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Joy and peace aren’t about good vibes or quiet mornings.

They’re fruits of the Spirit—anchored in Christ, not our circumstances.

In this episode, we explore how real joy and peace grow in the middle of chaos, suffering, and everyday life. What does it look like to have joy when things fall apart? Or peace when anxiety creeps in?

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