Kayla Cupples & Lea Creech - Podcast Details

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Small Town WorldProductivityWelcome to year four of our tiny, small town podcast! We did an episode a couple of years ago entitled "Growth & Change". This episode is really growth and change 2.0. Are we ready to be productive for the kingdom!? Kayla makes the statement that we are not productive for the sake of the productivity but for the kingdom work. Whew....... that one hit home for me! I love to check a task off my to-do list and forget about it after that. She just reminds us in this episode that we have a bigger purpose for our productivity. 2025-01-1730 min

Small Town WorldLevitcal LawIn this episode we discuss the 3 parts of the law and what the Bible tells us about following the law present day. I am praying that this will be helpful and fruitful!2024-12-3029 min

Small Town WorldHomesteadingThe shift in homesteading is clear and evident. We truly hope this episode gives you practical advice and information to enable you to begin making a few small changes. The reality is that if you want good, healthy food, it's your responsibility to make that happen for yourself & your family. And it is possible & attainable no matter where you live! This episode is a little longer but so full of good, good info!2024-11-2242 min

Small Town WorldGod Does It AllI'm probably late to the party and everyone else has had this revelation years before me! But I did come to recognize this truth and was truly overwhelmed by it. God draws others in, He's working in our hearts to do specific tasks, He's simultaneously doing the same thing in the heart of someone else. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills, He's providing the means, the desire and the opportunity for the accomplishment of His good works. We literally bring nothing to the table, we add nothing, we contribute nothing. God does it all!!! 2024-08-0926 min

Small Town WorldEnneagram Part OneIn this episode we will dive into the "personality test" called the Enneagram. We discuss what the Enneagram is and some origin information, as well as why this tool is problematic for the church. The attraction is real. The results are real. But is it really from God? Is the Bible sufficient or do we need an outside tool to help us?2024-02-1430 min

Small Town WorldDrift AwayMan this was a hard one! I have held on to it for a couple of weeks but I do feel like the Lord is leading me to get it uploaded. So I hope you will listen without judgment. Let me confirm that I am no longer struggling with my salvation. But my concern is for those that I know who have "drifted away" from the faith. The people who have heard the truth and turned away to live their own life, their own way. Continued prayer is my answer and we truly hope this helps someone!2024-02-0225 min

Small Town WorldGod's Chosen NationWe explore what has happened with the attack on Israel. Who are the players, why did this happen, and what does God's word say about His people? 2023-12-1831 min

Small Town WorldCulture Mocking GodNot an easy subject tackle and I know there were so many other examples we could have used! There were so many points that could be made with this topic. It may be a topic that is repeated in the future with other examples from what is happening in the world today. But for now, we just felt the need to address it and point out how we often fail as Christians because we excuse it, ignore it, actively participate in it or somehow think we are not affected by it. 2023-10-2621 min

Small Town WorldHearing From GodWe took a break over the summer, but we know that this project is still a calling from God! So in obedience, Praise Him, we are back! We are planning on at least two episodes per month because we know that with our schedules, this is a realistic goal. In this episode, we discuss how a person knows that they have heard from God. I can tell you from personal experience, in prayer and Bible study, the Holy Spirit does confirm things to the believer! He does lead us and we hope that we can adequately convey how we...2023-10-1128 min

Small Town WorldArtificial IntelligenceWe are back and God is still at work! We have missed you guys. Thankful to be here and able to continue the work God laid on our hearts to accomplish. This is the discussion to listen to if you have only heard of this briefly, have no clue what this is about, or have one of the apps already on your phone and working on your behalf! This discussion is for everyone. 2023-06-0731 min

Small Town WorldScripture MemorizationWe are back and our God is still at work! We have missed you guys. Thankful to be here and able to continue the work God laid on our hearts to accomplish. Fresh off the heels of a retreat, we dive into this wonderful topic that was the retreat focus. Scripture! Memorizing it, praying it, singing it, speaking truth with it and so much more!2023-06-0730 min

Small Town WorldBiblical ArcheologyThere have been some new and exciting discoveries within the last year! We look at these new items, some older items that we've talked about in the past and some of the top finds that have been excavated within the last 3 years. Did you know that only 4-5% of the lands of the Bible have been excavated? 2023-03-0229 min

Small Town WorldAsbury RevivalThis episode could also be labeled hot topics!! The Asbury Revival was such a beautiful outpouring of the Spirit but it was highly questioned by the public and even other Christians. We discuss all of this and we discuss what revival actually is. In this episode we also talk about the "He Gets Us" campaign. Why is it problematic? Are their positives? Hot topics!!2023-03-0230 min

Small Town WorldDivine AppointmentsDivine Appointment: Sometimes you are the recipient and not the deliverer! BUT sometimes you are the deliverer. Sometimes you are just an encourager! It doesn't always look like we expect when we pray for a divine appointment. What an exciting moment when you see God has set things in motion for you to have interaction with another person! 2023-02-1328 min

Small Town WorldHoly SpiritKayla does a fantastic job teaching on Holy Spirit! Definitely worth the time investment to listen to this episode!2023-02-0229 min

Small Town WorldReligious EnvironmentalismHave you heard of the Environmental Ten Commandments? Definitely not a new movement, but it's ramped things up and taken a religious turn! This movement is adopting religious language and giving the environment a deified status. We discuss the latest things happening within the climate change movement. 2023-01-1830 min

Small Town WorldGrowth & ChangeHappy New Year!! Season 3 yall!! That made my heart happy when I began typing this intro! We have done past episodes that touch on healthy habits and this touches on a few of those items. We add a few new things and hopefully inspire you to continue to read, journal and grow!2023-01-1030 min

Small Town WorldRespect For Marriage ActIn this episode, we go over what this Act is designed to accomplish. We look at what this new law might mean for Christians who offer goods and services to the public. This episode is really to help fellow believers navigate through what may be facing Christians in unprecedented times.2022-12-2727 min

Small Town WorldBondage of SinIt's common for us to barely be able to scratch the surface of a topic and this episode is no exception! We could have talked about this for 30 more minutes and discussed a Part 2. But in the end, we felt like we covered the major points that needed to be addressed. We fight our flesh and we fight the enemy! This episode is familiar territory to most of us but hopefully this will be a fresh reminder for us all.2022-12-1530 min

Small Town WorldGod's Solution to EvilWe all know the simple answer to this question? Even small children would say "JESUS"!!! But God has set forth on Earth so many things to keep evil within His selected boundaries. We look at the gifts God has ordained and given all of humanity to protect us from evil. 2022-12-0530 min

Small Town WorldIntelligent Design and Free WillDon't you love when you can clearly see the Holy Spirit at work? That was definitely the case as we prepared for this episode. It was exciting to see that in motion. These topics are pretty deep items to dive into! So in our style, we discuss the surface level of these really interesting topics. And again, we provided a few resources for everyone to be able to research and dive deeper. 2022-11-2829 min

Small Town WorldThe Problem With EvilHow do you answer this question to someone who sees the evil surrounding us and questions the goodness of God? We offer our insights & then we look at a few of the answers given by apologists and leaders of our faith. This will be a multi-part series of episodes because this is such a multi-faceted topic. Join us as we study and attempt to gain wisdom on this topic!2022-11-0330 min

Small Town WorldTransgenderismThis week we look back at this cultural movement and see where we are globally on this issue. We spend a little time looking at the big picture to see where we are nationally and worldwide. It is bittersweet to see that people are beginning to see the long-term effects of surgeries and drugs that are so life-altering. If you have time, listen to the episode we did last year and then listen to this one! It will give us encouragement to see God moving in this issue.2022-10-3129 min

Small Town WorldSatan's Hatred of HumanitySatan hates God and he hates God's creation! Look at Psalms 8:4-9. A great point made by Kayla is that Satan hates all humanity. Genesis 1:27 tells us that we are made in God's image and therefore it follows how much Satan hates us because he is jealous. He is the enemy of our soul. BUT GOD!!! WE don't have to fear. We are fully equipped, and God has already won the battle. 2022-10-1330 min

Small Town WorldWhy Do We Care?We play a bit of catch up on this episode. What led us to start this program, why do we press on and continue to combat culture, what are some of the topics we have covered and do we feel like we are making an impact? We go over the cultural mandate. Where is it found in scripture and what does it essentially mean? I truly enjoyed preparation for this episode! It gave me a minute to reflect on where we are in this process and analyze past episodes. God is good and the leading of the Holy Spirit i...2022-10-0729 min

Small Town WorldThe Eternal KingdomBe awake and aware to what is happening around us. Be willing to stand against evil, no matter what form it takes. But our faith and our hope is in the Eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. There are 94 verses about God's Eternal Kingdom and it will give you so much comfort & peace to read them! All man-made kingdoms will fall, but God's kingdom is eternal.2022-09-1630 min

Small Town WorldClosing the GapHow are we able to gain traction without unity? How are traditional Bible-believing Christians different from Progressive Christians? How do we close the ever-widening gap between true believers? And how does the outside world view Christianity? Belief statements, unified responses, and Biblical responses to the culture war are just a few we discuss.2022-09-0929 min

Small Town WorldPart 2 The Christian Response to the Weaponization of GovernmentDr. Joseph Boot! Wow ...... is he articulate on these topics? Absolutely! Me..... well sadly, not so much! Kayla is much better. But stick with us, because this is just the beginning of this line of thinking and the discussions that will follow. We are reading his book "Ruler of Kings". Even though we chase rabbits in this episode, Kayla makes the ultimate point that "what God's word says is the line for us as Christians". 2022-08-3030 min

Small Town WorldThe Christian Response to the Weaponization of GovernmentThis one is complex and I'll be honest, we are still reading, listening to wise pastors, and studying to navigate this issue. We begin a talk on this today. We are trying to clarify our thoughts and express the bigger picture issues that seem to be at work in government right now. In light of the recent moves by the Department of Justice, this is a topic that we need to address. More importantly, we are seeking how we, as Christians, respond in these moments. 2022-08-2530 min

Small Town WorldIntegrityThis week we look at how important integrity is as Christ followers who are the building blocks of His church. Kayla takes us through just a few Proverbs verses that relate to integrity. We also discuss narrowing the integrity gap as Christians by walking consistently in all aspects of our life. This is so timely as we see the world around us completely without any moral boundaries and we see people of integrity being mocked for having traditional Biblical values. By the way, the verse we struggled to remember was Matthew 25:23!2022-08-1030 min

Small Town WorldPhilippine Mission TripThis week Kayla and I discuss her & her husband's recent mission trip to the Philippines. This was such a great trip to hear about! She tells us the ups and downs. But most importantly we get to hear about how God moved!2022-08-0130 min

Small Town WorldFollow Your HeartWe were excited welcome Dr. Marty Carroll to the show. In case you don't know Marty, he is a long-time broadcaster and is incredibly wise! This was the perfect topic to discuss with him because he knows the Bible inside and out. The push of culture right now is to follow your heart, trust yourself and do what makes you happy. We show why these thoughts are so contrary to God's word! 2022-07-2730 min

Small Town WorldCulture Invades God's ChurchThis week we have Bro. Courtney Rainey discussing culture in God's church. We look at both sides of the coin! It' s a great discussion about the positives and negatives of culture within our society today and how it impacts our churches. He does a little preaching yall and it's so insightful! If you are a Christian, I promise you will enjoy this discussion!2022-07-0730 min

Small Town WorldToday's Youth MinistryLocal Youth Pastor Trey Campbell comes on the program to discuss today's youth groups. Is the old model of the 80's still relevant with today's youth? Kids today are digital natives! They are the "cell phone" generation who have never known life without technology. We talk about the challenges Youth Leaders face today. We also explore what some possible fixes are based on "Dare2Share" Ministry Leader Greg Stier's new booklet "The Failure of Youth Ministry and How To Fix It". This is a great conversation about what is happening in real time, day to day within youth groups a...2022-06-3029 min

Small Town WorldSmall Town MinistryWe forge ahead while Kayla is out of the country ministering overseas!! This week Amber & Scott Garrett talk about their ministry at their car lot here in Oak Grove. While Scott is also a pastor at a local church, we focus on the ministry they have within their day-to-day jobs and the work that God is doing thru this job! As they talked & shared their testimonies, I felt such an amazing connection and a reminder that we are truly part of a family when accept Jesus. They were a blessing to speak with and I hope that you are...2022-06-2129 min

Small Town WorldAbortion Part 2We come back to the abortion issue and look at the connection between Old Testament child sacrifice and modern-day abortion. We believe they are connected. All the pieces come together when you look at this issue through a spiritual lens. And EVERYTHING has spiritual roots and spiritual implications!2022-06-1730 min

Small Town WorldAbortion: Part 1The current climate and what's happening within the Supreme Court are a couple of the things we touch on in this episode. When does life begin from a scientific perspective? What about the spark of light at the moment of fertilization? Such an amazing thing to learn about for anyone who believes in Creator God!2022-06-0928 min

Small Town WorldOld HabitsCreating habits and changing behaviors is sometimes a struggle, especially when we face the busyness of daily life! How do we reconcile being a new creation in Christ while struggling with sin or old patterns of behavior? Kayla gave us some really great scripture reminders for grace, for coming quickly to the cross, for staying in the light! Taking in more and more of Jesus is the sanctification process and that's the ultimate goal. 2022-05-2730 min

Small Town WorldAttributes of GodWe are continuing to combat culture and next week we will be back on a current event topic that is happening in our culture right now. This was a topic that Kayla prepared for the women's retreat a few weeks back. It's so humbling & motivating to focus on the attributes of God within the setting of a journal. That's the direction we take with this episode. I hope we bring a fresh approach to how you think about the attributes of God.2022-05-1730 min

Small Town WorldJournalingSomething that offers tangible results of the goodness of God, a place where you can see God at work in your life, where you can see prayers answered, where you can be real & raw before God with your needs, where you can intercede for others and a place where you can battle for the souls of the lost, journaling can provide this place! It's a beautiful thing that will bring glory to God. Journals are a blessing to anyone who keeps one and to those who read them later. We hope this episode can give you insight into how...2022-05-0530 min

Small Town WorldBusyness & Rest"Rest is a weapon given to us by God. The enemy hates it because he wants us to be stressed and occupied." said Elisabeth Elliot. We are dealing with a season of busyness right now and so we studied about this for ourselves! Hope fully we can share some insights that we gained and some great scripture about rest. Two verses not in the episode were Psalm 62:1 "Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him" and Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be e...2022-04-2729 min

Small Town WorldScandal: Fall From GraceDicovery Plus has a new documentary titled "Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed". On this episode we discuss the fallout from ministries whose leaders have sinned and fallen from grace. This episode is definitely an opinion piece! We strictly give our opinion and thoughts on these ministries, what they mean to us, and how we feel about the situations they face. J. Warner Wallace gave some really great insight to the motivations behind ministries that fall and we discuss those things as well. (Bear with us.........We didn't get to edit this episode due to unforeseen circumstances!) 2022-04-1429 min

Small Town WorldIdolatryDon't Mess With Coffee........ sorry I mean Idolatry, the actual title is Idolatry. This week we look at old testament idolatry, a sidebar about coffee (uh oh), and all the other stuff we let into our heart. There is news about a new Biblical Archeological discovery that is jaw dropping! AND it relates back to idolatry. 2022-04-0730 min

Small Town WorldEvangelical Deconstruction Part 2Wheeeew!! This episode is on fire....... so much to unpack after "The Just Thinking" dudes breakdown deconstruction! We cover this episode and give you a synopsis of their 3 hour episode. If this topic is confusing for you, if you don't understand the growing trend, if you are seeking to be aware of this movement or if you have ever thought "maybe this is something I should explore", then this is the episode for you!!! This is THE ONE to jump in. Take the plunge..... I hope we do this topic justice. 2022-04-0130 min

Small Town WorldOriginal SinThis topic is so interesting! As usual, in researching the topic, I learned things that I did not know. There is so much more to learn regarding this subject than what we covered. Taking this topic and seeing how it applies to what is happening culturally is really the focus of this episode. Why would someone want to ignore or misconstrue the meaning of original sin? This issue is explored in this episode! 2022-03-1830 min

Small Town WorldDeconstructionWe look at deconstruction of faith and how this huge movement that is targeting our kids. There is a GOAL! We look at the genuine deception and intentional agenda of this movement. The wolves in sheep's clothing are working hard. They are seeking the souls of the church. Please go research this topic for yourself and your family! This movement is leading people into agnosticism, atheism, progressive churches, and even cults.2022-03-0831 min

Small Town WorldA Servant's HeartKayla gave a church talk and lesson to a lady's group about using Christ as our example for servanthood. I (attempt) to interview her about this lesson and we discuss the last supper where Jesus washed the disciples' feet. This is such a beautiful reminder of who we are called to be in Christ.2022-03-0130 min

Small Town WorldOne True GodIt was actually surprising to recognize how many faiths do not hold to the belief of Monotheism, to One True God. We go over quite a bit of scripture and discuss these verses. We look at the Trinity. This is such a powerful episode looking at these things that are so far above our pay grade! But we touch on these things and do our best to give a layperson overview. 2022-02-2330 min

Small Town WorldChristian NationalismWe have heard this term quite often over this last year. Critics claim that any connection between a Christian and their political views is "Christian Nationalism". However, this is simply not the case. The attitudes that the label implies are not part of a biblical worldview. We reject this label and explain why we all can reject this fringe, extremist label. 2022-02-1530 min

Small Town WorldJude-A Letter To The ChurchLooking at Jude and at the urgency to be alert & aware of what is going on around us, to be earnest in study, and know the word so we can recognize false teachers. Jude said this is what they will look like and you need to lean on God's word for truth. 2022-02-0930 min

Small Town WorldMasculine MenThis week we look at male & female roles and the decline of testosterone levels in men. It's an interesting discussion about things you have probably already observed culturally. Some portions of this topic may be sensitive to little ears! Just a heads up for the moms of the audience.2022-02-0331 min

Small Town WorldVoting RightsWe know this episode may seem a bit political but the end game is to make us aware so we can pray and push back. I love what John Cooper's sticky note on his bathroom mirror says "Wake up. War is upon you." He said he knows the battle is a spiritual one and he knows that we are victorious in Christ Jesus but we must still do our part as we walk the earth. If you listen to the podcast regularly, you know that we ascribe to his line of thinking! Stick with us as we muddle through t...2022-01-2529 min

Small Town WorldLanguage BarrierA while back we did an episode titled "Speaking So We Can Be Heard" and I want to encourage you to go back & listen to this episode in conjunction with "Language Barrier." This week we talk about terminology that Christians use within a church setting or when speaking with other believers. Sometimes these terms are intimidating or confusing to outsiders or new believers. We discuss some of these words and phrases and where they are found in scripture. Do some terms need to be put to bed? Do some words and phrases hinder our witness? We discuss this topic...2022-01-1130 min

Small Town WorldThe Supreme CourtHow impactful is The Supreme Court on our daily life? Very very much so!! What cases are upcoming, what has happened in this last year, and is this important? Absolutely! We are certainly not educated in political science and we are not attempting to be political commentators, but we are trying to shine a small spotlight on what is taking place in this arena. With a conservative majority now strongly in place, we talk about all the positive things they have been able to accomplish.2022-01-0430 min

Small Town WorldFor Such A Time As ThisThis episode has a secondary title of "Bloom Where You Are Planted"! This is one of my all-time favorite quotes. I say it all the time. We believe that we live where we live and when we live by God's great design. This was an interesting discussion touching on Esther, Saint Francis De Sales, and even Kayleigh McEnany!2021-12-3029 min

Small Town WorldAdventMerry Christmas!! The beauty of the season of Advent and the time of celebration of our Saviour's birth is the focus of today's discussion. We wish you a Merry Christmas and wishing you a beautiful time with family to reflect on our Lord!2021-12-2127 min

Small Town WorldWorthy of The NameIf you have ever been to a lady's night at any church, you can relate to this discussion. You walk away feeling refreshed in your commitment to Christ. You walk away feeling like you truly worshiped. That was definitely the case when Kayla and her good friend Betsy held a lady's night recently at their church. This week I asked Kayla if we could go over what she shared that night. You probably have an idea from the title of the episode, but it's definitely not what you anticipate!2021-12-0830 min

Small Town WorldAdvocacyOur world has become a place where boundaries are daily pushed to the limits. Where good is vilified and wrong is promoted & celebrated. What recourse do we have? As Christians, should we speak up and speak out? These are the things we discuss this week. With a little research we found some places to report to, groups to join, and newsworthy folks follow on social media outlets. Hope this information helps us stand up to the goliath we face!2021-12-0130 min

Small Town WorldMega ChurchListening to the Rise & Fall of Mars Hill was sobering and disturbing. Some claim the mega church is just big business masquerading as church and in the case of Mars Hill, maybe it was. This week we look at the rise of the mega church and what that looks like in our world. What are the dangers and pitfalls? What are the benefits? Because there are real benefits to acknowledge! Mainly we discuss this issue so that we don't stay in our safe bubble and not know what's going on in churches across our nation. 2021-11-1830 min

Small Town WorldChurch HurtHot topic at the moment! And maybe a buzzword that's too vague as we point out during this episode. We look at spiritual abuse versus church hurt. As with so many things we have researched, the stories of abuse and hurt are painful to hear. We hope this episode gives you some frame of reference if you have had a negative experience. We also look at leaving a church versus leaving the faith. Above all, we are praying that if you don't have a church home that you find a church home! 2021-11-0930 min

Small Town WorldJesus, Person Of InterestHave you ever heard of a cold-case or a no-body homicide? In his new book, Person of Interest, former homicide detective J. Warner Wallace looks at the case of Christ as a person of interest. He begins with his techniques and approaches for solving a case when there is no body and walks the reader through the process. We can't recommend this book enough!! It answers questions, solves mysteries, fills in gaps, and gives a person real answers to real questions that everyone ask when it comes to Jesus. 2021-11-0429 min

Small Town WorldThe Transgender MovementWith so so many things in the news right now regarding this issue, we felt like it was a timely moment to discuss this topic. We tried to give some resources for information to anyone who wants to get educated on what is happening culturally. We discuss why experts believe there is such a dramatic shift in the number of people "transitioning". We only touch the tip of the iceberg in our small town episode, but the topic is looming large worldwide! 2021-10-2830 min

Small Town WorldFinding Deep & WideFinding Deep & Wide is such a special book written by author Shellie Tomlinson. This book refreshed and renewed my desire to go deeper with our Lord in 2020 and again this past weekend. We had a beautiful time with Shellie Tomlinson out on the lake discussing her book, some new projects and talking about Jesus. Shellie's sub-title for the book says it best, stop settling for the life you have and live the one Jesus died to give you. 2021-10-1930 min

Small Town WorldSanctity of LifeThis week we explore the sanctity of life and what that looks like from several different angles. Self-protection is hard-wired in each human. But the world doesn't seem to place the same value on other's life as it does on self. We discuss being made in the image of God. We touch on abortion and euthanasia. Why is sanctity of life important? The simple answer is in God's word, love God and love your neighbor as yourself.2021-10-1330 min

Small Town WorldMissionary StoriesWe set out to inspire others to listen to the call to share the good news of Jesus! Give, serve and reach one person like Svea Flood! 2021-10-0630 min

Small Town WorldAccusations Against GodThis week we address the accusing questions that people ask on platforms and in social media. I have seen these questions repeatedly on different sites, in newsfeeds and in twitter threads. Our world is so overcome with evil, how can a God who loves us allow all the suffering? Kayla shares a "mic drop" moment as we talk & discuss Christian hypocrisy. We talk about common misconceptions about God, His nature and His character. 2021-10-0130 min

Small Town WorldBeatitudesWe look at Matthew 5 and the Beatitudes simply because these are wonderful life goals for everyone but especially for us as God's children. In a topsy turvy world, maybe we can strive to be these beautiful things. Peacemakers, poor in spirit or humble, meek, hungering and thirsting for righteousness, merciful, and pure in heart.2021-09-2130 min

Small Town WorldBiblical Justice Part 2In part 2, the goal was to compare and contrast social justice and Biblical justice. We chased a few rabbits but all related to these topics! Kayla gave us some Bible verses and some great resources for folks who want to listen to people smarter than us! (By the way, the book Propaganda was written in 1928.) 2021-09-1430 min

Small Town WorldBiblical Justice Part 1This episode is really Social justice vs. Biblical justice. We discuss what they both mean and we compare & contrast the two. We look at the misconceptions of social justice and why the term is actually duping Christians today. Listen for the definition Kayla found regarding Biblical justice. It's good stuff!!2021-09-0930 min

Small Town WorldCritical Race Theory Part 2We continue our discussion of CRT and why it is in opposition with the Bible. Many things are hot button topics right now, so so many things seek to divide. The point of this episode is to hopefully expose this issue for what it is and what the ultimate goal is. This is one issue that all Christians should unite around as oppositional to Christianity.2021-09-0130 min

Small Town WorldObeying Government AuthorityThe struggle is real and it's so hard. We cover what is happening in Afghanistan. We talk about what scripture tells us in Romans about government authority. Being in a place of willing submission to this government that we know is corrupt is truly hard. So we have an honest, open conversation about where our hearts are and how we can react to the chaos that is happening around us.2021-08-2526 min

Small Town WorldCritical Race Theory Part 1This is a topic that we were hesitant to discuss but we kept coming back to this subject. It's timely right now as school begins across America. We reference Voddie Baucham's book Fault Lines. This book is not for the faint of heart. He does not mince words, he does not attempt to spare feelings but at the same time does not attack, and he does not sugarcoat. (I love him) His love for the Lord is crystal clear and his motives are pure and genuine. Promote & protect the gospel and share truth to God's children.2021-08-1729 min

Small Town WorldMoral RelativismYou have heard the phrase "well everything is relative". I've said it a hundred times to fit the context of what I was speaking about without every really realizing how contradictory that statement is to the Bible. But I'm learning and God's word is not relative to anyone's truth, it is absolute. So Kayla leads us down the path of why this "moral relativism" is not sound doctrine and at its core just another lie from the enemy. 2021-08-1030 min

Small Town WorldSpeaking So We Can Be HeardBeing able to effectively communicate, being an active listener, maybe even being able to learn something from another point of view is really necessary to plant seeds for Christ. Something I am learning and trying to put in to practice! Reading the book Tactics by Gregory Koukl has been an invaluable resource in helping us learn to speak in a way that can plant seeds. He gave us some Biblical insight into being a constant gardener. This book is an easy and quick read but really holds so much wisdom. 2021-08-0329 min

Small Town WorldFeminismWhy is feminism, as it exist in today's culture, a problem? Clearly, the ideology behind the term feminism has shifted and changed over the years. We are left with many different facets of feminism in the time that we are living in and the most disturbing to me is the attempt to make gender homogeneous. We discuss this and other aspects of feminism. Kayla gives us God's biblical design of male & female roles.2021-07-2830 min

Small Town WorldThe Fruit of the Holy SpiritWhat is the fruit of the Holy Spirit? What is good fruit and bad fruit? Are we rightly representing Christ as His church? Erwin Lutzer has written a book titled "We Will Not Be Silenced" and in the book he made a statement "The days of causal commitment to the gospel and the Christian faith must come to an end." We talk about what current culture calls "fruit" and what the Bible actually says about the fruit of the Spirit. 2021-07-2030 min

Small Town WorldPrayer Part #2We finish up talking about prayer using the Tabernacle as a metaphor for going deeper with God and taking steps to get close to Him. Remembering what the Tabernacle was, how it was constructed and what the items inside symbolized. This study was so refreshing, so interesting and enjoyable. Ultimately, what I learned from this is that we want to go deeper with God for intercession for others and for our nation. 1 Timothy 2: 1-4 2021-07-1332 min

Small Town WorldPrayer Part #1What the world needs now is prayer. That's easy to recognize and often hard to accomplish. We discuss prayer, deeper prayer and simple prayer. What it means to draw near and plug in, even when we can't feel Him. 2021-07-0830 min

Small Town WorldPropagandaWhat is happening in our "world" today is a tactical plan. Use of rumors, spreading out right lies, distorting information, controlling the media, television and movies are all methods used throughout history. The goal is to use propaganda to achieve an agenda. The agenda being pushed right now is socialism and cultural marxism. This is not new! It's old, it's been done before and it's a TACTIC OF THE ENEMY. Why does it matter? Because it's seeping into to God's church.2021-06-2930 min

Small Town WorldBiblical Authority Part 2This is a good one! Part 2's are always my favorites. We found so many wonderful sources that confirmed the resurrection. This is the beauty that further helps us affirm the truth of God's Word. We all have doubts but truth is available for the honest heart-felt seeker! Learn to doubt (question) your doubts.2021-06-2229 min

Small Town WorldBiblical Authority Part 1This is such a fascinating topic! We are learning so much! Why can we place our trust in the Bible as the true and divine Word of God? As a believer, we have to give the Bible it's true authority as the whole and complete word of God, without error. We discuss apologetics, cosmological reasoning (new to me), and other teachings from several studied sources much smarter than us. "Being able to give a defense of the faith" is a necessary part of the toolbelt. (Correction: I said Andrew Kostenberger and his correct name is Andreas Kostenberger. I'm a...2021-06-1530 min

Small Town WorldHijacking the Name ChristianListen closely and get ready to ask questions! Everything old is new again and that goes for the English language as well. Many of our old words have new meanings according to popular culture. The most grievous of these being the name Christian. Hijacking all the "good and noble" terms for the work of the enemy is well underway. Our hope is to shed light on what is happening so others can listen and gain some clarity about this evolution. 2021-06-0729 min

Small Town WorldProtecting & Preparing Our KidsCulture and worldview has shifted so by logical conclusion, our kids need to be prepared for the world they will face when they leave home. We hope to offer some resources that can help combat the lies that our Christian kids will face out in the world. "We must train them to use their critical thinking skills during every lecture, every movie, every song, and yes, even every sermon."2021-06-0129 min

Small Town WorldA Purpose Worth Fighting ForWe discuss keeping the church alive to fulfil the call! The decline in church attendance over the last couple of generations is disheartening and we look at what these numbers look like. But there is a beautiful hope. Kayla talks with us about being the bride of Christ and who the church IS. We look to Sardis and Jesus who said "Wake up and strengthen what remains".2021-05-2430 min

Small Town WorldExtra: Stop Going Through The MotionsWe continue on discussing what it looks like when we change our mindset and change our motives for serving Christ. Kayla discusses the privilege and responsibility of being an image bearer of God. Stick with us to the end of this one! And side note Carl Jung is pronounced Carl (Yuung). 2021-05-1731 min

Small Town WorldStop Going Through The MotionsMy title but Kayla's course material on leadership, servanthood, and love. Stepping up to the plate to do the real work is scary and we don't feel qualified and by we, I mean "I", but reading this material is inspiring. I hope we adequately conveyed that we are all called to be a "leader" in the kingdom work and that it takes work, study and being intentional. It's a daily job and I'm seeing just how much time it takes to be real with Jesus and for Jesus. It's an all-consuming effort. Join us!!!2021-05-1030 min

Small Town WorldPersonal Holiness"Thou hast formed us for Thyself and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee." St. Augustine. This subject is weighted and we know that we are not worthy, but instead we highlight messages and quotes from wise men who spoke and wrote about the subject. We offer some future reading material for the listener to help with this pursuit.2021-05-0330 min

Small Town WorldIdentity in ChristWe refresh our talk about the god of self and then expand about who we are in Christ. Self must die daily. We share scripture today, tell a few personal stories, and talk about Paul's joy in the midst of struggle. Kayla points us to the book of Ephesians to learn and accept who we are in Christ. 2021-04-2730 min

Small Town WorldThe god of SelfThe god (little g) of self. We are in a self-obsessed society. We dive into what self-identity looks like in our world today. We discuss where the world (aka Satan) would like for identity to trend toward. The current toxic culture of "self" pushes no personal responsibility and a victimhood mentality. In part one of the SELF episodes, we focus on the current climate of self and next week we will look at our identity in Christ.2021-04-1931 min

Small Town WorldInformation OverloadWe are bombarded with information on a daily basis. We discuss gaining the discernment needed to weed through the vast amount of information that's available to us in the present age.2021-04-1230 min

Small Town WorldA Fresh TakeSpecial Guest Elizabeth Williams shares about being set apart as a Christian and her thoughts on the cultural shift of the Christian Church. She opens up about the movements we discussed last week and we highlight a few points that we missed on the last episode. (And that verse I misquoted and couldn't find, Ephesians 2:8-9)2021-04-0630 min

Small Town WorldAttacks Against the ChurchThe Progressive movement is coming to a theatre near you ( or a podcast or a Bible study or a YouTube channel). Be aware that this movement is out there and it's infiltrating Evangelical Christian churches. What's more disturbing is that many prominent church leaders have joined this movement. Join us as we discuss what we are learning about Emergence and Progressivism. 2021-03-2930 min

Small Town WorldTactics of the EnemyHow do you spot a con artist? What tactics can you use to fight off the enemy that has you in his sights and is prepared to attack your weaknesses? Remember that you have an enemy who is after every good thing in your life. Let's see some of those tactics being used. Be on guard.2021-03-2331 min

Small Town WorldGod is a God of Freedom Part 2We continue our discussion into freedom, both physical and spiritual freedom. We share some personal experiences. Please refer to our Small Town World Facebook page for scripture references and notes on the podcast from Kayla! Thank you so much for the encouragement that all of you have sent our way. If you enjoy this and it is speaking to you, please give us a review on your podcast app! This helps us move up in rankings and reach more people.2021-03-0931 min

Small Town WorldGod is a God of FreedomGod is a God of Freedom!! Loss of freedom is the work of Satan. Loss of freedoms ARE the work of Satan. Listen to God's word about freedom. Let it be the standard that guides your thoughts & views on true freedom.2021-03-0230 min

Small Town WorldTruth Equals Love Part 2We couldn't contain it! There is so much more to say about truth. Truth and freedom are being so viciously being attacked by the enemy, that they will both come up again & again throughout our work to fight him. We hope these truths bring some light to what you are hearing from culture & the world aka Satan. 2021-03-0232 min

Small Town WorldTruth Equals LoveHold on! We speak truth right here! Buckle up and get ready to take notes. What does God's word say about some of the LIES of the enemy? What about everything that we are being fed by the world? Let's find out. 2021-03-0230 min

Small Town WorldThe Essentials of ChristianityIn this episode, we explore what are essentials to the Christian faith. These beliefs are simply from our perspective but based on Biblical truth. We named ten that we deem "essential". They are simple, beautiful truths from God's Word. It's our prayer, that these core foundations of what we believe will allow the audience to build trust with us and go on this journey of growth with us, in confidence. 2021-03-0229 min

Small Town WorldMeet the Ordinary HostMeet us! We are ordinary working moms who love Jesus and want to share His love with our world. Being from a small town, with small congregations, and small numbers everywhere we turn, this tiny podcast may actually reach out into the world and help bring the light of the Gospel to a new audience! Also, our prayer is that we encourage, educate, and equip our brothers and sisters who are in the battle with us. Join us for the journey!2021-03-0229 min