Gossip and slander are everywhere in our culture, but they are not sins Christians are immune to, which is why this is a topic worth addressing. Scripture speaks plainly about the destructive power of our words, and the Bible consistently condemns both gossip and slander as serious sins of the tongue. In this episode, we’ll consider what Scripture reveals about the root and effects of these sins, how Christians can guard their hearts and words, and how we should respond when gossip or slander comes our way. We’ll also look at how Faith Baptist seeks to protect unity through our Communication Covenant and offer practical wisdom for distinguishing sinful speech from the loving sharing of genuine concerns—so that our words might build up rather than tear down.

This week we welcome one of Faith Baptist's own, Grace Bennett. She grew up at Faith and now works at the Alpha Center in Sioux Falls, a faith-based non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services to women and men involved in an unexpected pregnancy. Grace shares about her work and ways the Alpha Center provides positive alternatives with practical support to men and women.

Alpha Center Contact Information:

alphacenter.org

3405 S. Kiwanis Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

(605) 361-3500

We’re kicking off 2026 with a topic that is far more relevant (and revealing) than we often realize–Idolatry. We look at why idolatry deserves our attention now, what the Bible actually means by an “idol,” and why it’s about far more than statues made by human hands. We explore how Scripture frames the danger of serving idols, why they can be so hard to spot in our own lives, and how even Christians are not immune. Along the way, we unpack some of the most common cultural idols, get to the root of why our hearts drift toward them, and explain why idolatry is “worthless worship.” Most importantly, we talk about how to combat idolatry—not by simply trying harder, but by allowing God to re‑order our loves—sharing practical next steps and recommended resources.