In this episode, we highlight the power of the name of Jesus and why it remains central to the apostolic faith. We talk about Jesus name baptism, the authority of His name in the life of a believer, and the biblical truth that everything we do in word or deed should be done in Jesus name. This is a conversation about truth, power, and the name that changes everything.

There is a growing trust problem, and Gen Z feels it deeply. In this conversation we talk about why institutions have lost credibility, how the church has sometimes damaged it's own witness, and why young people are increasingly resistant to anything that feels staged or shallow. But we also confront the deeper issue: when distrust keeps people from the church, it can keep them from the God they need. This episode is an honest conversation about failure, authenticity, and the church's responsibility to represent Jesus with integrity.

Today we sit down with Bro. Darrell Bates to discuss student ministry, the need for a true burden for students, and why relationships and spirituality must matter more than entertainment. This conversation is a challenge to student pastors and church leaders to pray, prepare, invest, and create environments where students can have God moments. In a generation shaped by social media and distraction, one thing is clear: we better get a burden for them.

In this episode, we dive into what's really shaping the modern church—and it may not be what you think.

We often blame short attention spans, but the truth is...we can focus just fine on what we love. So maybe the issue isn't our ability to pay attention—it's what we've trained our hearts to desire.

From doom scrolling to constant stimulation, the content we consume is forming us. And if we're not careful, it can keep us carnal, distracted, and disconnected from the things of God.

This conversation tackles:

• Why attention span might not be the real problem
• How desire—not distraction—is shaping our habits
• The spiritual danger of constant consumption
• How immediate gratification is affecting our walk with God

At the end of the day, this isn't just about content...it's about formation.

Because what you consume...is consuming you.

In this episode, we're getting back to the text.

We sit down with AJ Holloway—biblical scholor and Hebrew linguist—to talk about something the church desperately needs again: proper interpretation of scripture. We dive into hermenutics, exegetical study, and why expository preaching must make a comeback. Because the truth is—too often, we built messages without fully understand the text.

With honesty and humility, we acknowledge that we've all made mistakes in handling scripture. But this conversation is a call higher—for ministers to study, to grow, and to rightly divide the Word of truth.

If you preach, teach, or simply love the Word of God...this one matters.

Today on the Pulpit Banter, we talk about the rise of celebrity culture in the church. When platforms grow, so does influence—but influence without character can become dangerous.

We discuss the responsibility of ministers to have the character to carry success, and the responsibility of the church not to put men on pedestals they were never meant to stand on.

We also talk about something every young minister needs: humility, accountability, and a pastor who's isn't afraid to pull their coattail when needed.

Because the church was never meant to revolve around personalities—it was always meant to point to Christ.

The Empower Conference may be over, but we're still talking about it. In this episode we recap some of the biggest moments, the messages that impacted us most, and a few behind-the-scene stories from the week.

Expect a little goofin', a few laughs, and some bible study stories as we reflect on what God did at Empower.

Maybe you didn't leave God—maybe you left people. Maybe you were hurt. Maybe you have questions. Maybe you tore down everything you were taught and now you're not sure what's left.

This episode is a conversation to the prodigal. We talk about deconstruction, why it's attractive, where it can lead, and why the imperfect church is still the body Christ gave His life for. More than anything, we want you to hear this clearly: The door never closed. You're not unwelcome. You can come home.