Faith Episodes

Spiritual hardness does not happen overnight. It develops slowly—through compromise, misplaced affection, unchecked desire, and repeated resistance to God’s voice. In this episode of Built to Stand: Faith That Endures, we examine how a heart once tender toward God can grow dull, resistant, and divided. From Israel’s craving in the wilderness to James’ warning about friendship with the world, Scripture shows us the progression: desire, deception, indulgence, and ultimately hardness. If faith is going to endure, our hearts must remain soft. Today we uncover how hardness forms—and how to stop it before it takes root.

Unbelief rarely announces itself loudly. It doesn’t usually begin with rebellion — it begins with drifting. In this episode, we walk through Hebrews 3:12–19 and confront the danger of a hardened heart. God’s warning to Israel in the wilderness is a warning to us today: proximity to miracles does not guarantee perseverance in faith. We’ll talk about the slow creep of unbelief, the deceitfulness of sin, the importance of daily exhortation, and what it truly means to endure to the end. This is a sobering but necessary reminder: guard your heart, stay tender, and keep believing.

The Christian life is not a casual stroll — it is a race that requires endurance, discipline, and focus on Christ. In this episode, we explore what it means to run with purpose, stay spiritually disciplined, and finish well. Drawing from Paul’s words and the encouragement of Scripture, we are reminded that the goal is not just to start strong but to finish faithfully. God has set a race before each of us. The question is: Are we running to win?

In a world that constantly tells us we need more, God calls us to something deeper—contentment. True contentment isn’t found in possessions, comfort, or circumstances, but in Christ alone. In this episode, we explore what Scripture teaches about being satisfied in God, trusting His provision, and finding peace whether in abundance or in need. Contentment is not complacency—it’s confidence that Christ is enough. When we learn to abide in Him, we discover the secret Paul spoke of: strength, peace, and joy in every season.

Trouble is unavoidable in this world—but living troubled is not. In this episode, we explore the promise of the deep, unshakable peace Jesus gives to His people. While circumstances shift and pressures mount, Christ offers rest for our souls and peace that guards our hearts and minds. If you’re weary, anxious, or carrying burdens you weren’t meant to hold alone, this message will remind you where true peace is found—not in perfect conditions, but in the presence of a victorious Savior.

In Deuteronomy 9:7–29, Moses calls Israel to remember—not their victories, but their rebellion. This passage is a sobering reminder that God’s faithfulness has never been a response to human righteousness. Time and again, Israel provoked the Lord, yet God relented—not because they deserved mercy, but because of His covenant and the intercession of Moses. In this episode, we explore the spiritual danger of forgetfulness, the necessity of honest repentance, and the power of standing in the gap through intercessory prayer. This message invites listeners to confront their own spiritual memory loss and to trust the mercy of a God who responds to humility, repentance, and prayer.

Righteousness is one of the most misunderstood truths in the Christian walk. Too often, we measure ourselves by our obedience, our discipline, or our progress—forgetting that none of those things ever made us right with God. In this episode, we confront the lie of self-righteousness and return to the liberating truth of Scripture: righteousness is not achieved, it is received. Drawing from both Old and New Testament passages, we explore how God has always opposed pride in human effort and how true righteousness is found only in Christ. This episode calls listeners to lay down spiritual boasting, embrace grace, and walk confidently in what Jesus has already accomplished.

In a world that celebrates self-made success, Scripture calls us to a posture of humility and remembrance. This episode confronts the subtle danger of spiritual pride—the belief that progress, victory, or righteousness comes from our own strength. Drawing from Romans, Deuteronomy, and Isaiah, we are reminded that God alone is the source of our standing, our success, and our salvation. Forgetting Him doesn’t begin with rebellion—it begins with self-confidence.

Prosperity is not dangerous because God gives it—but because we can forget why we have it. In Part 1 of this episode, we examine the subtle spiritual drift that happens when comfort replaces dependence. Drawing from Moses’ warning in Deuteronomy and Jesus’ parable of the rich fool, this episode confronts the danger of self-sufficiency, misplaced confidence, and forgetting the God who sustains us. Before we talk about loss, judgment, or correction, we must first address remembrance.

Life presses us with uncertainty, opposition, and the temptation to rely on our own strength. Scripture reminds us that our times are not random—they are held securely in the hand of God. From Hezekiah spreading his crisis before the Lord, to Moses warning Israel not to forget God in seasons of abundance, to Paul finishing his race with faith intact, this episode calls believers to humble trust, holy remembrance, and steadfast perseverance. Faithfulness is not just how we start—it’s how we finish.

When God looks at our walk, He sees more than our outward behavior—He sees direction, devotion, and dependence. Scripture reminds us that our walk reveals who is leading us, what we’ve been delivered from, and whether His presence truly goes with us. In this episode, we examine what God sees when He watches how we live day by day and how a Spirit-led walk reflects transformation, obedience, and a desire for His presence above all else.

Love is one of the most spoken words in the church—but Scripture challenges us to live it, not just say it. In this episode, we examine what love looks like when it moves from intention to action. Drawing from the early church in Acts, the exhortation of John, and the practical warning from James, we’ll discover that biblical love always costs something and always moves toward others.

Jesus never defined love as convenient, comfortable, or selective. In Luke 6, He challenges His followers to love enemies, bless those who hurt them, and give without expecting return. This episode confronts the shallow, conditional love that often passes for Christian compassion and calls us back to a Christ-centered love that reflects the cross. True love costs something—but it also reveals who we truly belong to.

Our words are never neutral—they reveal what is stored within the heart. Scripture makes it clear that speech has the power to bless or destroy, to give life or invite judgment. In this episode, we examine what God says about the tongue, the condition of the heart behind our words, and the accountability every believer carries for what they speak. If your confession does not match your character, this message will call you to alignment, repentance, and transformation.

Scripture repeatedly warns that not everything labeled “worship” is accepted by God. From empty rituals to mindless prayers and man-made traditions, God exposes practices that appear spiritual yet are ultimately vain. In this episode, we examine what God Himself calls meaningless—and why sincerity, truth, and obedience matter more than repetition, form, or appearance. True worship is not about outward performance but inward submission to God’s Word.

In John 13:7, Jesus speaks words that echo through every season of waiting and confusion: “What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.” Those words remind us that God’s work is often hidden before it is revealed. In this episode, we explore how God’s purposes are frequently misunderstood in the moment by looking at the lives of Noah, Joseph, and Job. Noah built an ark under clear skies, trusting God without seeing the rain. Joseph endured betrayal, slavery, and prison without knowing a throne awaited him. Job suffered deeply, questioning God’s silence while remaining anchored in faith. None of them understood then—but each would understand later. This episode encourages believers who are struggling to make sense of God’s timing, His methods, or His silence. When understanding is delayed, faith must lead. Join us as we learn to trust the God who sees the whole picture, even when we only see the storm—or no storm at all.

When it comes to giving, are you giving to God first, or just giving Him the leftovers? In todays episode, we will see where Cain failed, but Abel was successful at giving. What did Cain do wrong, and how can we make sure we don’t fall into he same trap?

Paul talks about not doing the things he should do, but does do the things he should avoid. It’s a struggle as long as time itself. If you are honest with yourself, you probably do the same thing. There is, however, a way out. Todays episode talks about how to get out of the never ending struggle to do the things God wants us to be doing. Do you feel like a hamster in a wheel?

Yesterday, we talked about keeping mercy and truth at the center of your life. Today, we are looking at a couple real life examples of men who did just that, and see how God worked in them. If you are in your darkest hour right now, it is not the time to abandon your faith. Instead, it’s time to keep focused on God, because He may be preparing you for something beyond your wildest dreams.

As we turn our thoughts to the new year ahead of us, many of us will utter the phrase, “In the New Year I will…..” We’ll make our new year resolutions-things we want to change about us and the life we live. Sadly, many of those resolutions will fail in the first couple weeks. In todays episode, I’ll show you some resolutions we can make to be the Christian that God wants us to be.

Often times, the world looks at the Christian as the bad guy. Why? Because we expose sin, and tell others about Jesus and His forgiveness. It’s because we go against the flow, we don’t walk in the same way as the world walks. In todays episode, we look at what it means to walk for Jesus in the dark world. Are we a troubler? Or are we a truth teller?

In this episode, we look at the topics of idolatry and adultery, both of which are things that shouldn’t be in the life of the Christian. But, are you committing spiritual adultery and cheating on God with idols? People and the nations have been punished for idolatry, God takes it seriously. We’ll look at how we can stay away from cheating on God.

We are talking about spiritual growth today. Why Proverbs, you ask? Because Proverbs gives us insights into the things of God, His ways and how we should live. Proverbs helps us understand and helps us increase our knowledge. Don’t be satisfied with a surface knowledge on this things of God, dive deeper.

What does it really mean to keep the words of Jesus? In a world drawn to convenience, shortcuts, and selective obedience, Scripture calls us back to the simple but transformative truth: love for Christ is proven in the keeping of His Word. From Noah’s radical obedience in a corrupt generation to Abraham’s steps into the unknown, and to Jesus’ own teachings about abiding, this episode invites listeners to rediscover the blessing, intimacy, and power found in aligning our lives with the words of Christ.