This week on Behind the Pulpit, Pastor Bob hosts a skeleton-crew episode with Tim while both Pastor Dave and Noah are out. The two reflect on the polar vortex, pond hockey season, and the surprising evolution of the Fresh Wave podcast, now a short-form youth devotional series. In their news segment, they tackle listener-requested controversy around Skillet’s metal rendition of O Come, O Come Emmanuel, discussing music styles, worship philosophy, and why genre debates continue to divide Christians. There’s also a ceasefire in the Book War, some ad-read jazz flair, and a few laughs courtesy of the ever-present Reese’s shrine.
In the sermon recap, Bob and Tim discuss James Rickershauser’s message on Isaiah 55:1–13 and the call to find true satisfaction in God. They explore spiritual thirst, the four classic idols (power, approval, comfort, security), and the challenge of trusting God’s providence—especially in suffering. The two also share reflections on why people still resist everlasting hope and what it looks like to pursue daily satisfaction in the Lord amid cultural pressures.
The episode wraps with this week’s Theology Sprint as the hosts tackle the question, “Does God want us to be happy?” Their brief discussion sets up a thoughtful conclusion, pointing listeners back to the deeper joy found not in temporary comforts but in Christ Himself.
This episode will also showcase a preview clip from our upcoming Underground Sessions interview with Amy Huber of First Choice, offering an inside look at her remarkable experience attending oral arguments before the United States Supreme Court. It’s a powerful behind-the-scenes moment you won’t want to miss.
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