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To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Matthew 6:19–34 - Free to Trust
In this well-known section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus confronts our deepest anxieties by reordering our loves. Rather than commanding us to stop worrying through sheer willpower, He invites us into freedom by fixing our hearts on God as our true Treasure and trusting Him as our faithful Father.This episode explores how misplaced treasure leads to divided hearts and restless lives, while seeking first God’s kingdom produces peace, clarity, and joy. Jesus’ words may sting at first—but like all true love, they cut in order to heal.
2026-01-05
44 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Matthew 5:13–20, 43–48 - Living What We Are
In this passage from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls His people to live out the righteous new nature they’ve been given as children of God. We are salt and light, called to a righteousness that goes deeper than rule-keeping and extends even to loving our enemies.This lesson explores how Christian obedience flows not from pretending to be something we’re not, but from living in alignment with who God has already declared us to be. Like Morpheus training Neo, Jesus doesn’t say “try harder,” but “know who you are” - and live accordingly. T...
2026-01-05
35 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Deuteronomy 33:1–5, 24–33 — Blessed to Belong
In Moses’ final words to Israel, we don’t hear correction or warning, but blessing. Deuteronomy 33 invites us to rejoice in the often-quiet miracle of belonging to the Lord. This heart-aimed lesson helps us slow down and savor our blessedness as God’s people - an intellectual and spiritual equivalent of leftovers - reminding us that there is deep joy in remembering who we are and whose we are.
2026-01-05
33 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Matthew 3:13 - 4:11
In Matthew 3:13–4:11, we see Jesus step onto the public stage through His baptism and temptation. In these two scenes, Scripture shows us who Jesus truly is: the beloved Son of God, the faithful and true Israel, the promised Messiah, our Savior, and the One who brings God’s Kingdom.This episode traces how Jesus fulfills the hopes and promises of the Old Testament, succeeding where others failed and standing in our place with perfect obedience. As we affirm who Jesus is, we’re invited to pursue joy and trust in the One who meets every expectation.
2026-01-05
31 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Numbers 33: No Fleshly Provision
God recounts Israel's relentless march through 42 camps, leading them directly to the cusp of their inheritance. But before they cross, He lays down the ultimate ultimatum: Drive out every inhabitant. Demolish every idol. Give no quarter. Because if you don't achieve total destruction or total change, those left behind will become the thorns in your side and the pricks in your eyes, and God will do to you what He planned for them. This is the unvarnished truth of God's demand for absolute holiness.
2025-11-09
35 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
The Serious Business of Joy: Finding Strength in Delight
In this episode, we explore joy not as a fleeting feeling but as the foundational posture of the Christian life. Drawing from Scripture, George Müller, C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, and even a touch of Meatloaf, this reflection reminds us that “the joy of the Lord is our strength.” Joy is not a luxury — it’s a discipline, a daily choice to delight in God through His Word and to pursue happiness that overflows to others. From laughter in hardship to small, intentional moments of delight, discover how cultivating joy nourishes the soul and strengthens faith.
2025-11-09
17 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Numbers 20:1-13 - Holy in the Moment
This week we walk into a tense, pivotal moment in the wilderness: Israel is thirsty, tempers flare, and Moses - overwhelmed - acts in a way that fails to treat God as holy. Numbers 20:1-13 forces us to ask: how do we honor God when we’re tired, pressed, or provoked? The passage reminds leaders and laypeople alike that reverence for God must shape our words and actions in every circumstance.Big idea: to treat God as holy in all circumstances - our worship, our obedience, and our leadership should reflect God’s holiness even when life is m...
2025-10-10
42 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Numbers 13: Eyes on the Promise
This week we step into Numbers 13, where Moses sends twelve spies to scout out the promised land. Ten return with fear, two with faith — and the nation wavers on the edge of God’s gift. The story is about more than scouting land; it’s about how we see God, ourselves, and the future He has prepared.Big idea: to walk by faith into God’s promises with shrewd strategy and neighbor-inspiring love because of our fond fixation on Jesus Messiah.Together we’ll wrestle with the tension between fear and faith, realism and hope, strategy a...
2025-09-30
29 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Numbers 11: 1-15 - Bigger God, Smaller Complaints
This week we dig into Numbers 11:1–15 — a raw, honest snapshot of Israel’s tendency to grumble and Moses’ crushing leadership burden. The passage pulls no punches: people complain, leaders ache, and the moment forces us to ask whether our default is complaint or contentment.Big idea: exercise contentment instead of complaint because the more we see how big God is, the smaller our complaints become. Read the whole chapter if you can for context (there’s more to the story), but we’ll focus on the dynamics of complaint, the weight of leadership, and how seeing God larger shape...
2025-09-14
34 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Psalm 42-43: Thirsting for God, Resting in Hope
In Psalms 42 and 43, we hear the cry of a soul in exile—thirsting for God’s presence, weighed down by inner turmoil, and mocked by enemies who sneer, “Where is your God?” Yet woven into the lament is a refrain of hope: “Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.”This episode explores the psalmist’s honest struggle with despair, the deep longing for God’s sanctuary, and the decision to trust Him in the waiting. These ancient words still speak powerfully to us today, reminding us that even in seasons of sp...
2025-09-01
35 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Psalm 139 - Known & Near: Living Before the God Who Sees
Psalm 139 invites us into the sweet realization that God is always with us—knowing us completely, surrounding us continually, and shaping us purposefully. In this episode, we explore how God’s constant immanence (His nearness) can sharpen our focus and ignite our passion. From “You have searched me and known me” to “Lead me in the everlasting way,” we learn to live honestly before the Lord who hems us in, holds us fast, and loves us still.Opening Questions to Ponder:Who knows you really well—and how does that knowledge affect you?What moment or influence quie...
2025-08-24
28 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Psalm 105: Rivers in Dry Places
Psalm 105 takes us on a sweeping journey through Israel’s history—packed with plagues, promises, and providence. In this episode, we slow down just enough to reflect on the God who orchestrates all of it. From the highs to the lows, He is always at work, always faithful to His covenant, and always worthy of praise.Big Idea: To praise (that is, delight in who God is and what He does) our covenant-keeping God who is sovereign over both the difficulties and delights of our lives.Opening Questions:Which school subject would you cut, and...
2025-07-21
33 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Psalm 18: Rejoicing in the God Who Delivers
Psalm 18 is a powerhouse of praise—a poetic explosion of gratitude to the God who rescues, shields, and strengthens His people. In this episode, we walk (and speed-read!) through this 50-verse celebration of divine deliverance. David’s personal song of salvation becomes our spiritual anthem, reminding us to rejoice and rest in the God who delivers—not because of our goodness, but because of His covenant faithfulness, fulfilled in Jesus.Opening Questions:Serious: When’s a time someone rescued you—or you rescued someone?Fun: Who’s your dream team to read the entire Bible out loud? (Wrong...
2025-07-21
39 min
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)
BACK TO THE FUTURE - Part III (1990)
"Great Scott!" - Marty McFly "I know, this is heavy..." - Doc BrownThat's right, we're back assembling podcasters from around the world (and all timelines) to celebrate the 1990 blockbuster trilogy finale, "Back to the Future - Part III" - starring: Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd (with Mary Steenburgen as Clara), produced by Steven Spielberg, and directed by Robert Zemeckis! Podcasters Featured:Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History, Comic Zombie, Nerdeagram, and The Super Switch ClubZack Derby from The Great Pop Culture DebateElyse, Frost, and Kaslo 25, from The Super Switch ClubBen from Dragoon EffectJustin Ache from Epik Fails of History...
2025-07-18
2h 04
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Psalm 132: God With Us: Past Promise, Present People, Future Glory
Psalm 132 invites us into deep reflection on God’s desire to dwell with His people. Rooted in the memory of David’s longing to build a house for the Lord, the psalm looks back on covenant faithfulness, celebrates God’s presence in the present community, and anticipates the ultimate fulfillment of that promise in Jesus. In this episode, we explore what it means to rejoice in God’s dwelling among us—past, present, and future—and how His presence transforms even the places we least want to go.Opening Reflection:Where is a place you lo...
2025-07-14
37 min
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)
BACK TO THE FUTURE - Part II (1989)
"No! It can't be. I just sent you back to the future!" - Doc Brown"No, I know. You did send me back to the future. But I'm back - I'm back from the future..." - Marty McFly That's right, we're back assembling podcasters from around the world (and all timelines) to celebrate the 1989 blockbuster sequel, "Back to the Future - Part II" - starring: Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, produced by Steven Spielberg, and directed by Robert Zemeckis! Podcasters Featured:Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History, Comic Zombie, Nerdeagram, and The Super Switch Club...
2025-06-20
2h 34
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Psalm 19: The Heavens Declare - Aligning with God's Word
Psalm 19 calls us to see the grandeur of God revealed in two powerful ways: through the vastness of creation and the clarity of His Word. In this episode, we reflect on how the skies proclaim God's glory and how Scripture transforms our hearts—inviting us to align our lives with His law by grace through faith in Jesus the Messiah. With connections to Romans 1, the forgiveness of Stephen in Acts 7, and even a leaf in Bluey’s “Born Yesterday,” we explore how awe leads to obedience and how wonder births worship.
2025-06-16
41 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
Psalm 119:1–16 - Mastering the Basics
In this episode, we explore Psalm 119:1–16 and what it means to build a life wholly shaped by God’s Word. Like a great athlete who thrives by mastering the fundamentals, the psalmist reveals that true blessing and vitality come from a steady, passionate commitment to God’s commandments. We’re invited not just to read Scripture, but to delight in it, meditate on it, and let it form the foundation of our wholeness, obedience, and joy. The Word isn’t just information—it’s transformation.
2025-06-09
43 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
2025 May 20 2 Peter 2:3, pt. 2
In this continuation of our journey through 2 Peter 2, we take a deeper look at the false teachers Peter warns about—those who exploit with deceptive words, pursue greed, and bring swift destruction upon themselves and others. Yet, even in judgment, we see glimpses of God’s deliverance. From the days of Noah to Lot in Sodom, God knows how to rescue the godly while holding the unrighteous for judgment. This episode invites reflection on what deception looks like today, how to spot it, and how to remain rooted in truth and grace.
2025-06-03
18 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
1 Psalm 1 Righteous Life
We begin our journey through the Psalms with a powerful foundation in Psalm 1. Though only six verses long, it paints a vivid contrast between the righteous and the wicked. The righteous person delights in God’s law, meditates on it day and night, and flourishes like a deeply rooted tree. In this episode, we explore what it means to live a righteous life—grounded in God’s Word, bearing fruit in season, and walking not in step with the world but in step with the Spirit.
2025-06-02
25 min
Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)
BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985)
“Wait A Minute, Doc. Are You Telling Me You Built A Time Machine... Out Of A DeLorean?!” - Marty McFlyThat's right, just in time for the 40th Anniversary - we're assembling podcasters from around the world (and all timelines) to celebrate the 1985 blockbuster hit, "Back to the Future" - starring: Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, produced by Steven Spielberg, and directed by Robert Zemeckis! Podcasters Featured:Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History, Comic Zombie, Nerdeagram, and The Super Switch ClubZack Derby from The NeatCast and The Great Pop Culture DebateElyse, Kaslo 25, and Kaeldrannas from The Super Switch ClubChris Carroll from Comic Zombie
2025-05-23
2h 37
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
2 Peter 2: False Teacher
This week, we walk into the dark woods of 2 Peter 2 to face the uncomfortable—but necessary—truths about false teachers. Just like Frodo and the hobbits questioned Strider’s allegiance, Peter calls us to examine more than appearances when discerning who to follow.We explore:The characteristics of false teachers: deceptive, greedy, arrogant, and destructiveThe appeal they carry: speaking smooth words while leading many astrayThe judgment they face: swift and certain, like the angels who sinned or Sodom and GomorrahThe call to the church: to be vigilant, rooted in truth, and growing in graceThis is a p...
2025-05-18
32 min
To Be Helpful: Biblical truth, lived out today
2 Peter 1: Confirmed: Cultivating a Life that Reflects Christ
In this episode, we walk through 2 Peter 1, helping us uncover what it means to confirm our calling and election through a life of intentional growth. What does it look like to reflect the traits of our Heavenly Father? How can we cultivate a character that matches the family we’ve been adopted into?We’ll explore:The divine power we’ve already been given for life and godlinessThe “supplement stack” of virtues: faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly affection, and loveHow growing in these areas confirms our calling and keeps us from being ineffective or unfruitful...
2025-05-12
36 min
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors
Climbing Mount Moosilauke: Therapy, Adventure, and Personal Triumph
In this week's episode Will sits down with Zack Shaffer, executive director of Mountain Valley Treatment Center, to discuss their recent hike up Mount Moosilauke. They recount the challenging Memorial Day hike with ten residents and adventure coordinator TJ Bauman, exploring the profound physical and emotional benefits of outdoor adventures in addressing anxiety. The episode delves into exposure therapy, adventure therapy, and the therapeutic effects of nature, highlighting how these experiences foster personal growth and resilience. Zack also shares a deeply personal story about the significance of the day, marking the anniversary of a close friend's passing, adding an...
2024-06-18
42 min
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors
Climbing Mount Moosilauke: Therapy, Adventure, and Personal Triumph
In this week's episode Will sits down with Zack Shaffer, executive director of Mountain Valley Treatment Center, to discuss their recent hike up Mount Moosilauke. They recount the challenging Memorial Day hike with ten residents and adventure coordinator TJ Bauman, exploring the profound physical and emotional benefits of outdoor adventures in addressing anxiety. The episode delves into exposure therapy, adventure therapy, and the therapeutic effects of nature, highlighting how these experiences foster personal growth and resilience. Zack also shares a deeply personal story about the significance of the day, marking the anniversary of a close friend's passing, adding an...
2024-06-18
42 min
Two Dollar Late Fee - 80s Movie Podcast
The Scott Schwartz & Zack Ward Interview "A Christmas Story"
Scott Schwartz (A Christmas Story, The Toy, Kidco) & Zack Ward (A Christmas Story, Freddy VS Jason, Titus) sit down with D & Z to reminisce on A Christmas Story and discuss it’s sequel A Christmas Story Christmas! D & Z's season 3 finale with Scott and Zack will make you laugh your “HO-HO-HO’s” off!This episode was part of Geekscape’s fundraiser benefiting BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS. if you’d like to donate you can do so here Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and appreciation: www.patreon.com/twodolla...
2022-12-25
47 min
MSYH.FM
RBTV | Episode 5 with Ryan Brown
RBTV is a musical diary of discovery from Make Sure You Have Fun™ Founder, Ryan Brown aka RB. Each month RBTV will take you on a personal journey through the sounds of Hip Hop, House, 2 Step, Club, Footwork, Future Beats, and much more including genre discovery and exclusive music from Ryan Brown’s collection. This month is a mellow mix of lo fi sounds, down tempo grooves, neck snapping instrumentals and sultry R&B sounds from the likes of Emily King, Evil Needle, an exclusive track from Jx4, Quelle Chris, KIRBY, Cam Chambers, Sierra Sellers & much more. ---------- Follow Ryan Brow...
2021-02-16
54 min
The Pod Spotter
S1 Ep#11: American Skyjacker
The story of Martin 'Mac' McNally reads like a Hollywood screenplay that even Michael Bay would consider “over the top.” But good luck finding much information about it online. Enter American Skyjacker. The incredible true crime story that very few had previously heard. This week, Zack talks to the creative team, Eli Kooris and Joshua Shaffer, about their incredible binge-worthy pod.
2020-10-26
1h 12
Beefcast
Beefcast Season 2 - Episode 2: They're Paying Us For This One
The classic trio of lads returns to form as Weaver and Brandon celebrate the return of Zack. Many hijinks and stupid hypotheticals abound. Also this one has a real life ad in it. Crazy, I know Intro and Outro music by Shawn Webb Ad break music: Carefree - Kevin MacLeod, Mahogany - Allen Shaffer Follow us on Twitter for podcast and Youtube channel updates: https://twitter.com/BeefSneezeYT Like us on Facebook for all that stuff too: https://www.facebook.com/BeefSneeze-289782918289259/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
2020-03-25
1h 03
Two Dollar Late Fee - 80s Movie Podcast
The Zack Ward Interview
There are times when you listen to an interview from an actor and think, “Oh! That was informative!” And then there are times when you hear one and think, “That’s what not what I expected, but it was awesome!” Well, this interview is definitely the latter. Our conversation with Zack is an insight into who he is as a person, not just an actor. Zack Ward, the star of A Christmas Story, Almost Famous, and Transformers sat down with Dustin and Zak to discuss being “Scut Farkus”, being bullied as a kid, desperate job choices, his upcoming project that sounds SO...
2019-12-29
1h 23
StartEdUp Podcast
What a Loving, Compassionate Teacher Should Sound Like
Jamal & I talk to one of the most kind, empathetic educator we've ever ran across. Is he "Twitter famous"? Nope. Just awesome. Meet Zack Shaffer. @PhoenixAZ1899
2019-09-27
26 min
StartEdUp Podcast
What a Loving, Compassionate Teacher Should Sound Like
Jamal & I talk to one of the most kind, empathetic educator we've ever ran across. Is he "Twitter famous"? Nope. Just awesome. Meet Zack Shaffer. @PhoenixAZ1899
2019-09-27
26 min
Heart Points
Questlandia - Part I
In the first part of our play through of Hannah Shaffer's Questlandia, Zack and Diana create the kingdom of Bokafreet filled with mountains, rivers, summoners, and a troublesome golem oracle. Also in this episode, Diana hates summer, Zack breakes a rule, and the cat is oppressed. Additional music from Bug Catching by Emily A. Sprague Additional music from Bug Catching by Emily A. Sprague
2019-07-15
44 min
Travis Bickle On The Riviera
GOES COBRA TV
It's a movie podcast! 0:00:00 - 0:19:24 - Tucker and Sean both watched A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014), directed by Scott Frank, starring Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens, Boyd Holbrook, David Harbour, and Brian Astro Bradley. Also discussed in this section: 8 Million Ways to Die, Death Wish, Lawrence Block, the Hardy Boys, Encyclopedia Brown, Blitz, screenwriters-as-directors, Phillip Marlowe, Goodfellas, Zack Snyder, Cobra, Robert Mckee, Joe Eszterhas, and actors using lightsabers. 0:19:25 - 0:29:30 - Tucker watched Basic (2003), directed by John Mctiernan, starring John Travolta, Connie Neilsen, Samuel L Jackson, Giovanni Ribisi, Taye Diggs, Tim Daly, and Harry Connick Jr.
2014-09-29
1h 12